Funnel Cakes

This funnel cake recipe makes the best crisp, fried funnel cakes just like the old-fashioned ones served at county fairs with lots of powdered sugar.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 524 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) in a heavy skillet.

Step 2

Beat milk and eggs together in a large bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture until smooth.

Step 3

Use your finger to cover the funnel hole; pour in 1 cup of batter. Starting in the center of the skillet, remove your finger and move the funnel in a swirling motion to make a 6- or 7-inch round. Fry in hot oil until bottom is golden brown; flip and continue cooking until golden brown all over, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Continue cooking remaining batter.

Step 4

Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.