World's Best Funnel Cakes

World's Best Funnel Cakes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    33

Crispy, golden, and utterly irresistible, these funnel cakes are a carnival classic made easy in your own kitchen. A delightful treat for any time of day, these are best served warm, dusted with a generous cloud of confectioners' sugar.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    57 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    574 mg
  • Sugar
    27 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Pour enough vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or deep fryer to reach a depth of about 1/4 inch. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers (approximately 5 minutes).

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02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a blender, combine the flour, sugar, water, milk, egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. If the batter appears too thin, add additional flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a slightly thicker, yet still pourable consistency (approximately 2 minutes).

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03 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Cover the hole of a funnel with your finger. Slowly pour the batter into the funnel. Once the funnel is full, position it over the hot oil. Release your finger and gently swirl the funnel in a circular motion to create a lacy pattern as the batter flows into the oil (approximately 1 minute).

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04 Step

Recipe View 4 mins Fry the funnel cake until it is golden brown and crispy on the bottom, about 3-5 minutes. Carefully flip the cake with a slotted spatula and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the other side is also golden brown. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Remove the funnel cake from the oil and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter (approximately 2 minutes per cake).

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06 Step

Recipe View Dust generously with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately. Enjoy!

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
If you don't have a funnel, you can use a pastry bag or even a plastic bag with a small corner snipped off.
Be careful not to overheat the oil, as this will cause the funnel cakes to burn on the outside before they are cooked through on the inside.
Serve with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream.

Lizzie Pollich

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Reginald Feeney

    I've tried other funnel cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The batter is so smooth, and the cakes are light and crispy.

  • Calista Hellercrist

    These were a huge hit at our backyard barbecue! I will definitely be making them again.

  • Shany Konopelski

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the funnel cakes came out perfectly! My kids loved them.

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