Easy Classic Crispy Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe
Bring the county fair to your kitchen with this easy funnel cake recipe. You achieve golden, crispy edges and a tender inside using simple ingredients. This is the best funnel cake technique for a quick fried dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
- Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- Carefully transfer the batter into a funnel with a small opening, or use a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip.
- Hold the funnel over the hot oil. Release the batter in a continuous stream, moving your hand in a circular or zigzag pattern to create a lattice or web shape. Work quickly to form a cake about 6 to 8 inches wide.
- Fry the funnel cake for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until it is golden brown and crispy.
- Use tongs to carefully remove the funnel cake from the oil, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pot. Place the fried cake on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, ensuring the oil temperature stays consistent between batches.
- Dust the warm funnel cakes generously with powdered sugar before serving immediately. This nostalgic dessert recipe is best enjoyed right away.
Notes
- For the best crispy fair funnel cakes texture, keep your batter slightly thick. If it seems too thin, add one tablespoon of flour.
- To achieve the classic look without special equipment, use a standard kitchen funnel with the stopper removed, or use a large zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off.
- Serve this easy dessert for parties with fresh berries or chocolate syrup for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 50