Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of fairgrounds with homemade funnel cakes that are light, crispy, and golden brown. This easy recipe allows you to recreate the delightful taste of carnival treats right in your kitchen. Perfect for parties or a fun family dessert night, these funnel cakes are best served warm, generously dusted with powdered sugar, and can be customized with an array of toppings like chocolate syrup, fresh fruits, or whipped cream. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large round frying pan to 350°F over medium heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine egg, milk, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix until batter is smooth.
- Transfer batter to a resealable plastic bag or funnel cake dispenser.
- Carefully drizzle batter into hot oil in a circular pattern; overlap lines slightly.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels; repeat with remaining batter.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg