Easy Crispy Classic Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe
Bring the county fair to your kitchen with this easy funnel cake recipe. You achieve golden, crispy edges and tender centers using simple ingredients, ready fast for a classic carnival dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter. A few small lumps are fine.
- Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- Carefully transfer the batter into a funnel with a small piece of aluminum foil covering the spout opening. Hold the funnel over the hot oil and remove the foil to let the batter flow out.
- Move the funnel in a continuous circular motion to create a crisscross pattern, forming the classic funnel cake shape. Work quickly.
- Fry the funnel cake for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until it is golden brown and crisp.
- Use tongs to carefully remove the funnel cake from the oil. Place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, ensuring the oil temperature stays consistent between batches.
- Dust the warm funnel cakes generously with powdered sugar before serving immediately.
Notes
- For the best crispy texture, make sure your oil is hot enough (375°F) before you start frying.
- To achieve the classic fair look, use a standard kitchen funnel. If you want a thinner stream, slightly widen the opening at the bottom of the funnel.
- Serve this classic funnel cake with fresh berries or chocolate sauce for an upgraded carnival dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 45