Homemade Funnel Cake
There鈥檚 just something about classic boardwalk food that鈥檚 completely irresistible鈥攁nd funnel cake is at the top of the list! If you love that warm, crispy, powdered sugar-dusted treat, you’re in luck. Today, I’m sharing an easy funnel cake recipe you can make right at home. No need to wait for a fair, carnival, or trip to the boardwalk鈥攖his homemade funnel cake comes together in minutes and is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time. Your whole family will love it!
It’s crunchy and delicious and slightly sweet and oh how I LOVE funnel cake!
Join me today in making one of my all time favorite treats, and get ready to hear the oohs and aahs!
This is the type of recipe you will want to PRINT out and have at the ready, because you will want to take it to the inside of you kitchen cabinet to make it all SUMMER long, and everyone will LOVE you for it 馃檪 besides only crazy people don’t like funnel cake!
Now I know they call if funnel cake because you typically have a funnel dispense the batter, but I find I have WAY more control this way and it’s tastes the same, so less mess and great flavor is a WIN-WIN here!
One great thing about funnel cake is the minimal planning….most of the ingredients are found in your pantry, which means you can have this ready in minutes, great for those times when you didn’t think about dessert or have stopper-byers, last minute guests, or a cook-out.
Funnel cake is not all that complicated, it’s fried cake, and well, other than being delicious and fun… it’s easy to make.
Mix up the batter, heat the oil, swirl the batter in the heated oi,l and cook until golden on each side. And don’t forget the powdered sugar, top it off with a generous dousing of powdered sugar.
Now there is no need to wait to go to the boardwalk, circus, street fair or battle the crowds anywhere else this summer. You can have it all at YOUR HOME…that is very exciting news for all funnel cake lovers out there!!!
Learn how to make classic funnel cake at home with simple ingredients. A fun, easy treat the whole family will love!
The possibilities are endless for funnel cake. Top it with ice cream, whipped cream, sliced strawberries, a nice fruit syrup, or chocolate chips is another great option.
No need to travel or visit the county fair (which can all be expensive), with minimal ingredients, you can make as much funnel cake as you’d like!
Make crispy, golden funnel cake at home in minutes with this easy recipe鈥攋ust like your favorite boardwalk or fair treat!
If you’re looking for my version of funnel cake from Pancake Mix click here.
Homemade Funnel Cake
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In medium bowl mix eggs with sugar, add in milk and whisk to mix all smoothly.
- Add in flour, salt, baking powder and cream of tartar until well blended.
- Dispense batter through a funnel or place it in a squeeze bottle.
- Heat a pan with 1 1/2 inches of oil to 350-375 degrees.
- Pour batter into hot oil, swirling it in circles to create an even layer of batter in the pan.
- Cook until golden on one side then carefully using tongs or chopsticks turn the funnel cake over and cook on the other side until golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towel, then top with powdered sugar.
Do you have a favorite funnel cake topping? I’ve had it topped with chocolate syrup, strawberries and whipped cream, Ice cream too…. all delicious in my book! Take a look here is you want to make your own chocolate syrup so delicious!
Looks so nice! I am not sure I would be able to make it without burning 馃榾
You will, and practicing with the first one or two will help you see how quickly they cook and when to turn them. You can snack on the “practice funnel cakes” while you make the rest 馃檪
My family would love me dearly if I made these – beautiful photos 馃檪
Yaaaass!!! Just in time for fair season! I love topping this with some fresh strawberries!
Your funnel cakes are prettier than any I’ve ever seen, they look like lace!
I have never made these, but now that I see yours, I am determined to give them a try – that stack is awesome!!
Beautiful! I have always wanted to try making funnel cakes at home, because I love eating them out! You’ve inspired me to give it a go 馃檪
Funnel cakes always remind me of State Fairs and carnivals. I love the smell of them cooking! Being gluten-free I don’t actually know if I’ve ever eaten one but think I could make it at hone with your great tutorial.