Funnel Cake

Crispy, golden homemade funnel cake that brings the magic of the fair into your kitchen, made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Batter Rest: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: funnel cakes

Calories: 310kcal

Cost: $6

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot or skillet (For deep-frying, at least 3 inches deep)
Candy or deep-fry thermometer (To monitor oil temperature (375°F ideal))
Slotted spoon or spider strainer (For flipping and removing funnel cakes)
Funnel, squeeze bottle, or zip-top bag (To drizzle batter into oil)
Paper towel-lined plate (For draining excess oil)
Sifter or fine-mesh strainer (For dusting powdered sugar)

Ingredients

Basic Batter:

2 cups All-purpose flour - Spoon-leveled
¼ cup Granulated sugar
2 teaspoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs - Room temperature
1 ½ cups Milk - Whole or 2% preferred
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure
½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Optional
1 tablespoon Malt powder - Optional, for richer flavor
2 drops Almond extract - Optional, adds complexity

For Frying:

As needed Vegetable oil or canola oil - For frying at 375°F

For Serving:

As needed Powdered sugar - For dusting while hot
Optional Fresh fruit - Strawberries, blueberries, etc.
Optional Chocolate sauce - For drizzling
Optional Caramel sauce - For drizzling
Optional Whipped cream

Instructions

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla, almond extract (if using).
Gradually whisk dry ingredients into wet until smooth.
Let batter rest 5–10 minutes.
Heat 1.5–2 inches oil to 375°F in deep pot or skillet.
Line plate with paper towels and prepare powdered sugar.
Fill funnel or bottle with batter, cover opening, hold 3–4 inches above oil.
Release batter in swirl pattern; fry 1–2 min until golden brown.
Flip carefully; fry other side until golden brown.
Remove and drain on paper towels; dust immediately with powdered sugar.
Serve hot with toppings of choice.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

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