How to Make World's Best Funnel Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Funnel cakes are a beloved carnival and fair treat that have been enjoyed for generations. These delicious crispy, sweet, and fluffy snacks are a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. While they are commonly found at fairs and festivals, you can easily make them at home and enjoy them any time of the year. In fact, homemade funnel cakes are a fun and tasty treat for the whole family to enjoy together.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Pour enough oil into a skillet to completely coat the bottom and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Blend flour, sugar, water, milk, egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt together in a blender until smooth. Add more flour if batter is too watery. Put your finger over the hole of a funnel and fill funnel with batter.
  • Hover filled funnel over the skillet, release finger, and swirl batter into the hot oil; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 574mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 189mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 107mg