Best Easy Classic Funnel Cake Recipes

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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

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.

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

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