
Hereβs a classic Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe β crispy, golden, and dusted with powdered sugar just like the ones at county fairs or carnivals! π‘π©
πͺ Homemade Funnel Cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 small cakes
π Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1Β½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
π©βπ³ Instructions:
- Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. - Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk and vanilla. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients until smooth. The batter should be pourable β like pancake batter. Add more milk if needed. - Heat oil:
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 375Β°F (190Β°C). - Fry funnel cakes:
Pour batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle (or use a piping bag with a wide tip). Hold it over the hot oil and drizzle in a circular, crisscross pattern. Fry for 1β2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. - Drain and dust:
Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.
β Tips:
- Add cinnamon to the powdered sugar for extra flavor.
- Try topping with fruit, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream.
- Make mini funnel cakes for easier serving at parties!
πͺ Homemade Funnel Cake
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesIngredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
ΒΌ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1Β½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk and vanilla. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients until smooth. The batter should be pourable β like pancake batter. Add more milk if needed.
- Heat oil: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- Fry funnel cakes: Pour batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle (or use a piping bag with a wide tip). Hold it over the hot oil and drizzle in a circular, crisscross pattern. Fry for 1β2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Drain and dust: Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.

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