Description
A classic fairground treat, this funnel cake is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour the batter through a funnel into the hot oil, moving the funnel in a circular motion to create a lattice pattern.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the funnel cake from the oil and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy funnel cake.
- Do not overcrowd the pot; fry funnel cakes one at a time.
- Serve immediately for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg