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Funnel Cake

Skip the fair and make your own funnel cake at home! The batter is so quick and easy, you only need 20 minutes to make this fun treat at home. It will feel like a night out and taste better than any funnel cake you've ever had.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 Funnel Cakes
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Pour oil into a large dutch oven/saucepan, oil should be at least 2 inches deep. Heat over medium high heat until oil reaches 375℉ using a thermometer. 
  2. Sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a medium size bowl.
  3. In a separate medium size bowl whisk together the egg, milk and vanilla extract. 
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring together. Batter should have a nice smooth pourable consistency. 
  5. Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle, measuring cup, or funnel. Slowly pour 1/3 cup of batter in a slow and steady stream into the hot oil. Start with a circle shape and then slowly criss cross and swirl with the remaining batter. 
  6. Fry for 90 seconds and then carefully flip the funnel cake using tongs to continue frying the other side for another 90 seconds. 
  7. After both sides are golden, remove from the oil and set on a paper towel lined plate.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar or topping of choice and serve funnel cakes while warm. 
  9. Continue frying the remaining batter in the same method until all batter has been used. 

Notes

  • Originally Posted May 18, 2020
  • Updated April 27, 2023

Nutrition Information

Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Funnel Cakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.