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Funnel Cake Recipe

Irresistible Funnel Cake Recipe

With this recipe for funnel cake, you can bring the carnival's flavor into your own kitchen. My simple recipe doesn't require a deep fryer or funnel, and it can be prepared in about 15 minutes on the stove!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 5

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Measuring cup with spout

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 236 ml whole milk¹ (or more, if needed, see note 1)
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting funnel cakes

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract (if using).
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while whisking until you have a smooth batter. Set aside.
  • Fill a medium saucepan 2-3 inches deep with vegetable oil. Heat it on the stove over medium-low heat. Use a candy thermometer in the oil to ensure it reaches 370-375°F (187-190°C).
  • Once the oil is hot, pour about ⅓ – ½ cup of batter into a liquid measuring cup. Slowly drizzle the batter into the hot oil in a thin stream, swirling it around to create patterns. Fry each side until golden brown, approximately 90 seconds per side. Remove and place on a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Dust the funnel cakes with powdered sugar and serve them warm.
  • Repeat the frying process with the remaining batter, ensuring the oil returns to the proper temperature between batches.

Notes

  • Milk: Adjust the consistency of your batter by adding extra milk if it's too thick. Pour in additional milk gradually until you achieve a pourable consistency. Sometimes, you may need to include up to ½ to 3/4 cup of milk to reach the desired texture.
  • Funnel: If you've got a funnel on hand, feel free to use it! Ensure your funnel is clean with a ½-inch opening. Plug the bottom of the funnel with your finger, then pour about ⅓ to 1/2 cup of batter into it. Position the funnel over the oil, remove your finger, and start drizzling the batter into the oil in a circular or criss-cross pattern until you've used it all up.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2700IU | Calcium: 700mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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