Description
Homemade funnel cake is a delightful treat that captures the essence of summer fairs right in your kitchen. With its golden, crispy loops dusted in powdered sugar, this nostalgic dessert is perfect for parties or cozy family nights. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s an indulgence everyone will love. Whether you’re serving it plain or topped with chocolate and fresh fruit, this funnel cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually blend wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour batter into a piping bag or squeeze bottle. Create spiral shapes in hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg