Homemade Funnel Cake
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4.9
Homemade Funnel Cake
Description
This funnel cake recipe starts with a batter of milk, egg, water, vanilla, sugar, baking powder, salt, and flour whisked smooth. The batter is then drizzled in thin lines into hot oil heated to 375°F, forming overlapping swirls that fry for a couple of minutes on each side until light golden brown.
The frying process creates a crispy exterior and a tender interior, typical of funnel cakes served at fairs and carnivals. Dusting the fried cake with powdered sugar adds classic sweetness and visual appeal. The recipe’s technique allows multiple small cakes to be fried from one batter batch.
Funnel cakes are best served warm soon after frying. They can be customized with toppings such as fruit, syrups, or whipped cream if desired. Making them at home offers a way to enjoy this nostalgic treat without the need for specialized equipment.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large liquid measuring cup or batter bowl with a spout, whisk together milk, egg, water and vanilla.
- Add sugar, baking powder and salt and whisk until combined.
- Add the flour, and whisk until completely smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium, deep-sided pan or pot, heat 1" of oil to 375°F over medium-high heat. When you put the end of a wooden spoon in the pot and bubbles form around the spoon, it's ready. Reduce heat to medium.
- Drizzle batter from cup in a thin line, swirling around the pan and overlapping as desired. Cook for 2 minutes or until light golden brown, then flip and cook another 2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and serve. Repeat one more time with the remaining batter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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