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Homemade funnel cakes dusted with powder sugar.
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Easy Homemade Funnel Cakes Recipe

Crispy, golden funnel cakes just like the county fair! Made with simple pantry ingredients and no special equipment needed. Pure fried perfection.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword funnel cakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 332kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, and brown sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until smooth.
  • Add enough oil in an electric skillet or deep fryer so the depth is about 4 inches. You want to have an extra two inches of oil so the funnel cake can cook evenly.
  • Heat the oil to 375 degrees.
  • Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger and ladle 1/2 cup of batter into funnel.
  • Holding the funnel several inches above the skillet, remove your finger from the bottom of the funnel and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all of the batter is released (scraping funnel with a rubber spatula if needed).
  • Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Drain the funnel cake on paper towels.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Dust the funnel cakes with powdered sugar.
  • Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

Tips for success
The secret to professional-looking funnel cakes lies in maintaining consistent oil temperature and steady hand movements. If you don't have a traditional funnel, a large liquid measuring cup with a good spout works perfectly. The key is controlling the flow rate to create even spirals without gaps or overly thick sections.
For extra flavor depth, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients or a pinch of cinnamon to the dry mixture.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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