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A stack of funnel cakes with powdered sugar on top
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5 from 8 votes

Homemade Funnel Cakes

This easy, Homemade Funnel Cake tastes just like the classic amusement park favorite. Light, crispy and sweet, funnel cakes are a quintessential Summer treat that you can make right in your own kitchen!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 funnel cakes
Calories: 358kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Confectioner's sugar for serving or other toppings

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pot to about 375 degrees.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium sized bowl until combined.
  • Next whisk in wet ingredients: milk, eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is nice and smooth.
  • Add batter to a funnel, squeeze bottle or even a cake decorating piping bag with a round tip.
  • Once oil is nice and hot, swirl batter in a spirally shape (have fun with this part) into the oil and fry. Turn over once the first side is nice and golden brown.
  • Once both sides are golden brown, remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain. These babies fry fast!
  • Immediately cover with confectioner's sugar or other toppings and serve while hot. If you are frying a lot, feel free to keep these warm in the oven until you are ready to serve.

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Notes

No matter what you use, a piping bag, squeeze bottle or funnel, be sure the opening is at least ½ an inch round. This will make for the perfect thickness and even cooking.
Make sure the oil is hot before cooking your funnel cakes. A thermometer is the best way to test it.
Serve immediately after cooking or hold in oven to keep warm until you're ready to serve.
Funnel cake batter can be made up to two days in advance.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 3.5mg