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Funnel Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the crispy and sweet goodness of homemade funnel cakes with this easy recipe. Perfect for fairs, carnivals, or a fun dessert at home!


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (236 ml) whole milk (or more, if needed)
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting funnel cakes

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix in milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Fry: Heat oil in a deep skillet. Pour batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle, drizzle into hot oil, and fry until golden brown.
  4. Serve: Drain excess oil on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar, and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize your funnel cakes with toppings like chocolate sauce, fruit compote, or whipped cream.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 funnel cake
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg