FREAK SHOW FUNNEL CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Bring the carnival home this Halloween season with these freak show-inspired "blood red" and "cobweb" funnel cakes. Finish them off with your favorite critter candies for an extra-spooky touch!
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make the funnel cakes: In a large Dutch oven or deep pot fitted with a deep fry thermometer, heat the neutral oil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 375°F (190°C) (the oil should be no more than 1½ inches deep). Set a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until well combined. Divide the batter evenly between 2 medium bowls.
- Sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into one bowl and whisk until combined. Add the red food coloring to the remaining bowl, then sift in the remaining ½ tablespoon of cocoa powder and whisk until combined. Using a funnel, transfer each batter to a squeeze bottle.
- Make the chocolate sauce: Add the chocolate to a medium heat-proof bowl.
- Microwave the cream on high power for 2 minutes, until just starting to bubble.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Add the black food coloring and sift in the dark cocoa powder, then stir until melted and smooth. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly against the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and let sit at room temperature until ready to use. Microwave in 10-seconds intervals if needed to loosen before using.
- Fry the funnel cakes: Working with one batter at a time, squeeze the batter into the hot oil in a squiggly circle motion to make a 4-inch round funnel cake. Squeeze in 1-2 more funnel cakes; do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until slightly darker in color, then use a spider to transfer from the oil to the wire rack. Transfer to the oven to keep warm while you fry the remaining funnel cakes.
- When ready to serve, spread the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies on a serving platter. Place the gummy worms around the edges of the platter, nestling into the crushed cookies. Set the funnel cakes on top of the cookie crumbs. Dust the red funnel cakes with ¼ cup powdered sugar, then drizzle with the chocolate sauce using a spoon or squeeze bottle.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the marshmallows for 12-15 seconds, until nearly doubled in size. Using gloved hands, pick up the melted marshmallows and stretch them over each black funnel cake to create a "web".
- Enjoy!
SWEET PLANTAIN FUNNEL CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Best-in-show in the dessert category goes to this funnel cake! This twist on a classic fair favorite features a coconut milk-based funnel cake topped with roasted sweet plantains and drizzled with coconut syrup.
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Roasted the plantains: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a glass 9 x 13-inch baking dish, toss the plantains with the coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well coated.
- Roast until the plantains are tender, but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
- Make coconut syrup: In a blender, combine the coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and crema. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Make the funnel cake: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, coconut milk, and eggs until thick and creamy.
- Pour the batter into a large squeeze bottle or gallon-size zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
- Squeeze the batter into the hot oil in a circular motion to create multiple layers. Fry until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes, then flip and continue frying until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more.
- Top the funnel cake with toasted coconut flakes, coconut sugar, the roasted plantains, and coconut syrup. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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