Best 5 Easy Funnel Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the carnival classic, funnel cake, with our curated collection of delectable recipes! Explore the crispy, golden-brown goodness of this iconic treat, made with simple ingredients transformed into a mouthwatering sensation. From classic funnel cake dusted with powdered sugar to indulgent variations like Oreo funnel cake and apple pie funnel cake, we've got something for every taste bud. Dive into the sweet and savory world of funnel cakes, perfect for fairs, parties, or a cozy night in.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FUNNEL CAKES



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You don't need to wait for the county fair to enjoy delicious old-fashioned funnel cakes. You just need a funnel with a 1/2-inch opening that can hold a cup of batter.

Provided by TARMIA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 ½ cups milk
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a deep-fryer, or heavy skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat milk and eggs together. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the egg mixture until smooth.
  • While covering the funnel hole with one hand, pour in 1 cup of batter. Start from the center in a swirling motion to make a 6 or 7 inch round. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 303.1 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

EASY CLASSIC FUNNEL CAKE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup milk, plus more if needed
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and/or fruit sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk the egg with the granulated sugar until pale. Whisk the milk into the egg mixture, then gently fold into the flour mixture. It should be a bit thicker than pancake batter but thin enough to pour. Add up to 3 tablespoons milk to loosen the batter, if needed.
  • Heat about 2 inches of canola oil in a large high-sided skillet or pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375. Meanwhile, mix the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Hold a funnel in one hand with your finger plugging the hole at the bottom. Pour 1 cup batter into the funnel. Hold the funnel over the hot oil and remove your finger from the hole, letting the batter drop in a spiral pattern all over the surface of the oil. It will look like lots of individual pieces at first, but as you continue to add batter, the pieces will fuse together. Cook until the batter floats and the underside is golden brown, about 30 seconds. Flip with tongs and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 30 more seconds. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and repeat to make 5 more funnel cakes. Dust with the cinnamon-sugar and serve with whipped cream and/or fruit sauce, if desired.

FUNNEL CAKES



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This funnel cake recipe is simpler to make than doughnuts, and it's just as good. Funnel cakes have been a favorite of ours since we came across them living in the Ozarks. -Mary Faith Yoder, Unity, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, water and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth. In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°., Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup batter into the funnel. Holding the funnel several inches above the oil, release your finger and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all the batter is released, scraping with a rubber spatula if needed., Fry until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

WORLD'S BEST FUNNEL CAKES



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Whether it's in the morning, lunch, or afternoon, this recipe makes a good snack. Top with confectioners' sugar!

Provided by kdogisthebest

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 287.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 574.2 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

FUNNEL CAKES III



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Easy fried cakes very similar to pancakes.

Provided by LV2SHOP

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
⅔ cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ⅓ cups sifted all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Beat egg. Mix in milk. Sift flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder; beat into egg mixture until smooth.
  • Pour oil into a heavy pan until it is 1 inch deep. Heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour 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 Facts : Calories 146.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 90.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • Use the right ingredients. Make sure you have all of the ingredients you need before you start making the funnel cake. The recipe in the article calls for flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, and oil.
  • Mix the batter properly. The batter should be smooth and free of lumps. If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk. If the batter is too thin, add a little more flour.
  • Heat the oil to the right temperature. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when you drop a drop of batter into it. If the oil is not hot enough, the funnel cake will not cook properly.
  • Pour the batter into the funnel. Hold the funnel over the hot oil and slowly pour the batter into it. The batter will start to form a spiral shape as it falls into the oil.
  • Fry the funnel cake until it is golden brown. Use a spatula to flip the funnel cake over so that it cooks evenly. The funnel cake is done when it is golden brown on both sides.
  • Drain the funnel cake on paper towels. Once the funnel cake is done frying, remove it from the oil and drain it on paper towels.
  • Serve the funnel cake with your favorite toppings. Funnel cake can be served with a variety of toppings, such as powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Funnel cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With the right ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can make perfect funnel cakes at home. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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