Funnel Cake

If you love to go to your local Carnival or State Fair chances are you have had a Funnel Cake. Now you can easily make this Dessert Recipe at home without any fancy equipment and it taste better too!

My kids love when I make this Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe because of the rich flavors. If you love fried desserts, then you will probably love Air Fried Oreos, Fried Bananas Recipe and Easy Fried Apples Recipe.

Why We Love Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake can easily be made with pantry ingredients for an easy deep-fried food. It takes minutes to prepare and the results is a delicious dessert that is perfect for sharing.

We love to top with chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce or caramel sauce with sprinkles or toppings of choice for the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

• All Purpose Flour – Regular flour works best. Do not use self-rising flour
• Granulated Sugar – Gives the funnel cake a hint of sweetness
• Whole Milk – We recommend using whole milk for the best texture

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How to Make Funnel Cake

Step 1 – Stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a medium-sized bowl.  Set aside.

Step 2 – In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cup milk, eggs and vanilla extract. 

Step 3 – Slow pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4 – Line the bottom of the saucepan or large Dutch Oven with approximately 2″ of vegetable oil. Heat on medium-high heat until the oil is approximately 375 degrees F.  

Step 5 – Slowly drizzle approximately ½ cup of batter into the oil with a squeeze bottle. Swirl and criss-cross the batter across itself when adding to the oil.  Fry each side of the funnel cake in the oil for 60-90 seconds until golden brown.  

Step 6 – Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain with tongs. Dust with powdered sugar immediately and serve warm. Repeat this process with the remaining batter until all the funnel cakes are formed. 

Recipe Tips

• Candy Thermometer – Use a candy thermometer to make sure that the oil does not get too hot or the funnel cake will burn so watch the oil closely and adjust the temperature as needed.  
• Serving Size – The batter makes approximately 4-6 cakes depending on the size of your funnel cakes.
• Making Funnel Cakes – You can use a funnel or a piping bag to drizzle the batter into the oil for frying if you prefer.  If using a funnel, make sure that it’s well cleaned before using.  

Serving Recommendations

We love to serve these funnel cakes with a dusting of powdered sugar. But another option is to combine ½ cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture over the top for a delicious variation.

Another delicious to serve Funnel Cakes is to drizzle chocolate syrup or caramel sauce. This makes a rich and delicious dessert. We have served with fresh fruit such as diced strawberries and blueberries with a scoop of Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe.