Description
Indulge in the nostalgic fairground treat with this homemade Funnel Cake recipe. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and dusted with a sweet layer of powdered sugar, these funnel cakes are perfect for a fun dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (236 ml) whole milk¹ (or more, if needed, see note 1)
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting funnel cakes
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Combine and Mix: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet while whisking, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat Oil: Fill a saucepan with oil and heat to 370-375F.
- Fry: Pour batter into the oil in a swirling motion, fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm!
Notes
- Milk: Adjust milk for batter consistency.
- Funnel Technique: Use a funnel for traditional funnel cake shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 381mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 79mg
