Funnel cake
A funnel cake is a fried cake or doughnut-like pastry that is popular in North America, especially at fairs. It is made by pouring a batter through a funnel into hot oil, resulting in a spiral shape. Funnel cakes are often served with powdered sugar, fruit, or ice cream.
The origin of the funnel cake is unknown, but it is thought to have originated in Germany or Austria. In the United States, it was popularized by German and Dutch immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The earliest known recipe for a funnel cake appeared in a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook in the early 1800s. The recipe called for a batter made of milk, flour, salt, and eggs, which was fried in pork fat.
Advice
Funnel cake is a classic carnival treat that is easy to make at home. To make the perfect funnel cake, start by mixing together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of milk, 2 eggs, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well blended. Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 375 degrees. Once the oil is hot, place a funnel with a large opening over the pot, and pour the batter into the funnel. Move the funnel in a circular motion to create a “web” of batter in the oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the funnel cake from the pot, and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and enjoy!
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Recipes
Classic Funnel Cake
- milk
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- salt
- water
- confectioners sugar
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- egg
- butter
- chocolate syrup
- fruit
- oil
- strawberry syrup
Classic Deep-Fried Funnel Cakes
- oil
- baking powder
- salt
- sugar
- confectioners sugar
- milk
- egg
- all purpose flour
Easy Pancake Mix Funnel Cakes
- buttermilk pancake
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- water
- confectioners sugar
- vegetable oil
Easy Classic Funnel Cake
- canola oil
- whipped cream
- confectioners sugar
- milk
- cinnamon
- egg
- all purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- sugar
- baking powder
Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Funnel Cakes
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- salt
- brown sugar
- milk
- egg
- all purpose flour
- cinnamon sugar
Funnel Cake
- milk
- all purpose flour
- egg
- salt
- sugar
- baking powder
- confectioners sugar
- oil
Funnel Cake Bites
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- milk
- salt
- all purpose flour
- egg
- sugar
- vegetable oil
- powdered sugar
Country Fair Funnel Cake
- milk
- water
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- salt
- egg
- all purpose flour
- canola
Funnel Cake
- milk
- vanilla extract
- egg
- all purpose flour
- salt
- sugar
- baking powder
- vegetable oil
Funnel Cakes
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon spice
- salt
- milk
- baking powder
- all purpose flour
- egg
- sugar
- confectioners sugar
- oil
Churro Funnel Cakes
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- water
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- butter
- caramel sauce
- salt
- whipped cream
- egg
- vegetable
Banana Split Funnel Cake
- chocolate sauce
- powdered sugar
- vegetable oil
- heavy cream
- baking powder
- milk
- pecan
- strawberry syrup
- sugar
- lemon zest
- salt
- all purpose flour
- strawberry
- strawberry
- egg
- vanilla ice cream
- banana
- maraschino cherry
funnel cake
- milk
- water
- baking powder
- salt
- vanilla extract
- egg
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- confectioners sugar finish
- oil
Funnel Cakes
- peanut oil
- salt
- sugar
- confectioners sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- egg
- all purpose flour
- milk
S'mores Funnel Cake
- milk
- water
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- salt
- egg
- all purpose flour
- canola
- chocolate
- chocolate sauce
- graham cracker
- marshmallow sauce
- marshmallow
Air Fryer Funnel Cake
- milk
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- egg
- all purpose flour
- confectioners sugar
- cooking spray
- marshmallow fluff
- nutella
- strawberry sauce
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- milk
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- salt
Staple Ingredients
- all purpose flour 69%
- egg 69%
Common Ingredients
- baking powder 63%
- milk 63%
- salt 63%
- sugar 63%
Usual Ingredients
- vanilla extract 56%
Rarey Ingredients
- confectioners sugar 44%