Description
Homemade classic funnel cake delivers crispy golden delights straight from carnival memories. Sweet powdered sugar sprinkles complement the light, airy dough that brings carnival joy right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) vegetable oil for frying
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Oil Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a substantial, deep skillet to precisely 350°F, ensuring adequate depth for optimal frying technique.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly eliminating potential lumps and creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Liquid Component Integration: Blend whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, whisking vigorously until achieving a completely smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Batter Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into liquid mixture using a spatula, mixing until just combined without overmixing to maintain proper texture.
- Oil Temperature Verification: Drop a small batter amount into hot oil; confirm readiness by observing immediate sizzling and floating.
- Frying Technique: Carefully drizzle batter into hot oil using a funnel or piping bag, creating intricate circular and lattice-like patterns that develop a golden, crisp exterior.
- Draining and Finishing: Remove funnel cake with a slotted spider, allowing excess oil to drain, then transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels to preserve crispness.
- Presentation: Dust warm funnel cake generously with confectioners’ sugar using a fine-mesh sifter, ensuring even coverage and adding a delicate sweet finish.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately while warm to maximize crispiness and enjoy the ultimate textural experience.
Notes
- Maintain Precise Oil Temperature: Keep oil consistently at 350°F to ensure crispy, golden texture without burning or undercooking.
- Prevent Batter Lumps: Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly to eliminate flour clumps, creating a smooth, uniform funnel cake base.
- Avoid Overmixing Batter: Stir ingredients gently until just combined to keep the texture light and airy, preventing tough funnel cakes.
- Quick Serving Recommendation: Enjoy immediately after frying to experience maximum crispiness and optimal flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg