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Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe

I love going to fairs in the summer and sitting down with a piping hot funnel cake buried in powdered sugar. This recipe tastes just as good as any funnel cake I’ve ever had!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe, favorite dessert recipe, funnel cake
Calories: 1730kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Frying pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons butter ½ stick, melted
  • powered sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Combine milk, egg, vanilla in a large bowl.  In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar and gradually add to wet ingredients. 
  • Beat with a mixer until a smooth batter forms.  Fold in melted butter. 
  • Pour batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle while using your index finger to stop the flow of the batter. 
  • Bring the funnel over the hot oil and release your finger to start a stream of batter while moving the funnel in a circular motion to create spiral-like shapes.  Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed. 
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Use enough oil to cover the bottom of your pan, about 1/2inch deep

Nutrition

Calories: 1730kcal | Carbohydrates: 227g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 4098mg | Potassium: 992mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 2428IU | Calcium: 629mg | Iron: 13mg