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Funnel Cake Recipe

Crispy Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe for Fair-Style Fun

This funnel cake recipe brings the carnival home with crispy, fluffy goodness, perfect for any festive occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2-3 cups Vegetable oil For frying; ensure it’s hot
  • 2 cups Bisquick™ Original baking mix Can swap with gluten-free mix
  • 1 cup Milk Use non-dairy milk for lactose-free
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweet finishing touch

Equipment

  • Deep pan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Funnel or squeeze bottle

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by pouring enough vegetable oil into a deep pan to ensure proper frying, about 2-3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Bisquick™ Original baking mix, milk, and eggs until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Aim for a thick, pourable consistency.
  3. Once the oil is hot, use a funnel or squeeze bottle to pour the batter into the hot oil, creating a spiral or lattice pattern as you go.
  4. Fry the funnel cake for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until it turns a beautiful golden brown. Use tongs to flip it halfway through cooking.
  5. Once cooked, remove the funnel cake from the oil and let it drain on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  6. Generously sprinkle powdered sugar over the funnel cakes while they are still warm to ensure it sticks perfectly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Funnel cakes are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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