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Easy Funnel Cake Recipe: Crispy, Golden Fair-Style Treat

A plate piled high with freshly fried, golden brown funnel cake recipe pieces dusted generously with white powdered sugar.
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Bring the county fair home with this easy funnel cake recipe! You will make crispy, golden treats with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes. This is the best funnel cake batter for a quick fried dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
  4. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
  5. Carefully transfer the batter into a funnel with a small opening, or use a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. Cover the opening with your finger.
  6. Hold the funnel over the hot oil and release your finger, allowing the batter to stream out in a circular motion to create the classic funnel shape. Work quickly to create overlapping swirls.
  7. Fry for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the funnel cake is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Use tongs to carefully remove the funnel cake from the oil. Place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batter, ensuring the oil temperature stays consistent between batches.
  10. Serve the homemade funnel cake immediately while warm, generously dusted with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a spiced batter.
  • If you do not have a funnel, you can use a large zip-top bag, snip a small corner off, and use it to pipe the batter.
  • Serve this classic funnel cake with fresh berries or chocolate sauce for a carnival dessert experience.
  • Check out our Pinterest account for more quick dessert recipes!

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