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Homemade Funnel Cake Recipes
This delicious easy-to-make homemade funnel cake recipe will immediately bring back all the feels as a child from your county fair.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 382 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
German , American
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- ½ stick melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- oil for frying
- powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Add 4 to 6 cups of oil to a medium to large size saucepot over medium-low heat until it reaches and holds at 375° Fahrenheit.
- Next, add the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla to a large bowl and whisk until completely combined. Set aside.
- In a separate medium-size bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In batches of 3 add the flour mixture to the wet ingredient bowl and vigorously whisk until it is smooth before adding in the next batch.
- Once combined transfer to a large squeeze bottle with a large open top. In addition, you can do this the original way and transfer the batter to a water pitcher and pour the batter through a funnel directly into the hot oil.
- Whether you are adding the batter through the squeeze bottle or through the funnel you want to add in a total of about ¾ cup of the batter in zig-zag circular motions overlapping the batter to form a large circle.
- Cook for 90 seconds or until lightly browned and then flip over and cook for a further 30 seconds.
- Remove the funnel cake and quickly drain it on a paper towel. Garnish with powdered sugar and serve.
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Notes
- Chef Notes:
- Make-Ahead: These are meant to be eaten right away. However, you could make them up to 1 hour ahead of time and keep them warm at very low temperatures in the oven or under a heat lamp.
- How to Store: Place covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Cover and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating.
- How to Reheat: Add the funnel cake to a pan and place it in the oven at 350° for 2-3 minutes or until warm. You can also heat in the microwave until warm.
- Please feel free to use any oil you desire except olive oil.
- This will not bake in the oven.
- You can also serve this up with jelly, jam, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Nutrition Information
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
328mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.