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

Funnel Cakes are a classic fair and amusement park treat that bring out the inner child in all of us. The sweet, crispy, fried dough topped with powdered sugar is a beloved indulgence that can instantly transport you back to childhood summers spent at the carnival. This recipe for Funnel Cakes II takes the nostalgia of classic funnel cakes and adds a homemade touch that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 cakes

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together egg and milk. Beat in flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and white sugar until smooth.
  • Heat about 1 inch cooking oil in frying pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour 1/2 cup batter through funnel into oil with a circular motion to form a spiral. Fry until lightly brown; turn over to brown the other side. Cook to golden brown, and remove to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar while still warm.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 170mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 91mg