Preparation Time
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes per cake
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, water, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and flour.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 360°F to 375°F.
- Pour the batter into a funnel, using your finger to stop the flow of batter. Hold the funnel over the hot oil and release your finger, moving the funnel in a circular and crisscrossing motion to create a lattice pattern.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Carefully remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
Cook Notes
Experiment with the size and shape of your funnel cakes to create your own signature design.
Variations
- Chocolate Funnel Cake: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the batter for a chocolatey twist.
- Apple Cinnamon Funnel Cake: Mix in ½ teaspoon of cinnamon into the batter and top the finished cake with sautéed apples.
Keto Version
Substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour and granulated sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener. Note that the texture may vary from traditional funnel cakes.
Nutritional Information
(Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used)
- Calories: 300 per serving
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Sugar: 20g
Homemade Funnel Cake offers a taste of the carnival with the comfort of home cooking. Whether you’re recreating fond memories or making new ones, this recipe is sure to delight with its sweet, crispy goodness.
