Description
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of County Fair Funnel Cakes right at home with this easy and delicious recipe. These crispy, golden treats dusted with powdered sugar will transport you to the carnival with every bite.
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Frying and Dusting:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
- Fry the Funnel Cakes: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F. Transfer the batter to a squeeze bottle or piping bag. Drizzle the batter into the hot oil in a circular, crisscross pattern. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Dust the warm funnel cakes generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For classic fair flavors, top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, or chocolate sauce.
- Keep cakes warm in a 200°F oven while frying the rest.
- Use caution when working with hot oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
