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Funnel Cakes
It’s summertime, and that means outdoor fairs, festivals, and carnivals are popping up in just about every town throughout the Midwest. My favorite part about a summer fair is the food, especially the sweet and crispy Funnel Cakes, served piping hot with a thick dusting of powdered sugar.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings (1 cake each)
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying (see note 1)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, deep fryer, or electric skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, water, and vanilla. Whisk in flour mixture until smooth.
- Pour 1/2 cup batter into a plastic bag or piping bag. Holding the bag several inches above the oil, snip the corner and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all the batter is released. (Or, use a measuring cup with a spout and pour the batter out).
- Fry until golden brown on the first side, about 2 minutes, then flip and continue frying until golden brown on the second side, about 2 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar. Repeat with remaining batter.
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Notes
- Vegetable oil: To fry funnel cakes, use a neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups batter, enough to make 8 funnel cakes from 1/2 cup batter each.
- Storage: Funnel Cakes are best enjoyed the day they are made. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for a day or two. For best results, reheat in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cake
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1 cake each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cake | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.