Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of fairground treats with this delightful homemade funnel cakes recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside and light on the inside, these sweet fried delights are ideal for parties, family gatherings, or simply a fun dessert night at home. With just a dusting of powdered sugar to finish, you can also customize them with toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream for a unique twist. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings the carnival experience right to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Transfer batter into a resealable plastic bag or funnel cake dispenser.
- Carefully drizzle batter into hot oil in overlapping circular patterns.
- Fry for about 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: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg