Funnel Cake
A funnel cake is a deep-fried pastry made by pouring batter into hot oil in a circular pattern until crispy and golden brown, then dusted with confectioners' sugar.
Servings: 6 funnel cakes
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups (367.5 g) whole milk
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups canola oil, for frying
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Optional Toppings
- chocolate syrup
- fresh fruit
- whipped topping
- ice cream
- cinnamon and sugar
- mallow sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk together until combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet and whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. The batter is at the right consistency when it is similar to a pancake batter.
- To a shallow frying pan or a 9-inch skillet, add 1-2 inches of oil (about 2 cups). Heat the oil until it reaches a temperature of 375°F.
- To a liquid measuring cup, add ½ cup of batter.
- Line a wire rack with a paper towel.
- When ready, drizzle the batter into the hot oil starting in the center, and continuing in a circular motion until you have about a 6-7-inch round funnel cake. Cook for 60-90 seconds, or until golden brown, flipping halfway to cook evenly on all sides.
- Using a spider or tongs, carefully remove the funnel cake from the hot oil and place it on the paper towel-lined wire rack. Repeat with the remaining batter, making sure the oil temperature is back at 375°F before making each funnel cake.
- Liberally dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1funnel cake | Calories: 358kcal