How to Make Fantastic Funnel Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a classic fairground treat to make at home, look no further than these fantastic funnel cakes. This delicious deep-fried dessert is a favorite at carnivals and fairs, loved for its crispy, golden-brown exterior and fluffy, tender interior. The best part? You can easily recreate this beloved treat in your own kitchen, and it's easier than you might think.

Funnel cakes have been a staple at fairs and carnivals for generations, and they continue to be a hit at event...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®), or more as needed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 14 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 14 servings

  • Put enough shortening in a deep skillet to fill about 1 1/2 inches and heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix milk, eggs, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; slowly add flour, while continually mixing, until batter is smooth. Transfer batter to a squeeze bottle or funnel. Working quickly, squeeze or funnel batter into the hot oil, starting in the center of the skillet and moving bottle or funnel in a spiral shape.
  • Fry funnel cake in the hot oil until lightly browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer funnel cakes to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 183mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 96mg