Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of carnival treats with our easy homemade funnel cakes recipe! Light, crispy, and golden brown, these sweet delights are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a fun dessert night at home. With just a dusting of powdered sugar or your favorite toppings like chocolate sauce and fresh fruit, you can elevate this classic fair food into a memorable experience.
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 garnish)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan to 350°F over medium heat.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Transfer batter to a resealable bag; snip off a corner or use a funnel cake dispenser.
- Drizzle batter into hot oil in overlapping circular patterns; fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and 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 (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg