Recipe for Classic Funnel Cakes
🎡Introduction:
Nothing says summer quite like a golden, crispy funnel cake fresh from the fair! These lacy, fried treats are dusted with powdered sugar and full of childhood joy. But here’s the best part — you can recreate this sweet carnival favorite right at home in just a few simple steps.
Whether it’s for a weekend treat or a fun cooking project, this classic funnel cake recipe brings that summer magic straight to your kitchen.
🖼️ “Golden funnel cake topped with powdered sugar, curled in crispy swirls on a white plate with strawberries on the side and a cold lemonade.
🌟 Why You’ll Love These Funnel Cakes
✅ Just like the fair — crispy and sweet
✅ Simple pantry ingredients
✅ Quick and fun to make
✅ Customizable with your favorite toppings
🛒 Ingredients
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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1 egg
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¾ cup milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Oil, for frying
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
🍴 How to Make It
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat egg, milk, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
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Heat oil (about 350°F/175°C) in a deep pan.
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Pour batter into a squeeze bottle or funnel.
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Carefully drizzle batter into oil in spirals. Fry 1–2 mins per side.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
🍓 Topping Ideas
Classic powdered sugar
Whipped cream and berries
Nutella or caramel drizzle
Ice cream scoop on top!