Funnel cakes can be found at fairs, carnivals and parks all summer long. Bring on fun memories and make your own fried dough topped with a dusting of sugar.
Author:Gina Kleinworth
Category:Fried, Cake, Dessert
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1–1/3 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
*Oil for frying (amt depends on your skillet size) I used peanut oil
1/4 cup confectioners sugar for dusting
Instructions
Add dry ingredients into large bowl
Add in eggs, milk & vanilla & whisk until fully combined & there are very little lumps
In a large skillet add about 1/2 inch oil & heat to 350 degrees – watching closely
Transfer batter into a large squeeze bottle – you may have to do this in batches
Once oil has reached frying temperature – squeeze batter into funnel cake pattern – try to keep it somewhat circular
Allow to fry 30-60 seconds or until golden brown – flip & cook other side the same
*Note- keep watch of your oil temp as this can fluctuate.
Once both sides are done cooking use tongs to remove & place immediately in paper sack to drain off the oil
Continue with remaining batter & adding to the bag
Once complete dust each cake with confectioners sugar before serving
*Some like to also add some pie filling , berry sauce or chocolate sauce