4.3 from 9 votes
Churro Funnel Cakes
Crispy funnel cake meets churro goodness complete with a dusting of cinnamon sugar, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
473 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large egg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat 4 cups vegetable oil to between 350°F and 375°F (175°C and 190°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter is completely melted and the mixture just begins to simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add 1 cup all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a large pastry bag fitted with a large star-shaped tip. Pipe the dough directly into the hot oil in a spiral motion, creating a funnel cake shape. Pinch off the dough once the desired size is reached.
- Fry the funnel cakes until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even cooking on both sides. Carefully remove the funnel cakes from the oil using tongs or a slotted spoon, and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain for 30 to 60 seconds.
- In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. While the funnel cakes are still warm, dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess sugar.
- Serve the funnel cakes immediately. Top each one with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1funnel cake
Calories
473kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
333mg
(14%)
Potassium
97mg
(2%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
745IU
(15%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1funnel cake | |
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 745IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.