Easy Funnel Cake Recipe -

I’ve been dying to share a quick and easy funnel cake recipe, but quite honestly, there are never any left ifor photos! The moment I start the process, the house fills with the sweet aromas of funnel cake ingredients and the kids know what’s coming. They are gobbled up so quickly! With an endless choice of toppings and dips, I can’t say I’m surprised. You’ll love this funnel cake recipe and the kids and grandkids will too!

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Here’s What You’ll Need:

Ingredients:

1 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tbsp water
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
2 1/2 tbs vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
a sprinkle of salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
favorite toppings or dippers
vegetable oil – enough for approximately 1″ deep frying oil in medium pan or pot

Preparation for Funnel Cakes:

In a medium pot or pan, begin heating your vegetable oil. I use about an inch deep of oil and heat over medium heat.
Mix your vanilla, eggs, milk, and water in a mixing bowl, preferable with a pouring spout. If not, mix all ingredients then transfer to a baking squeeze bottle or similar option for thinner funnel cake batter layers.
Add in your granulated flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
When oil reaches 375 degrees, it should create small bubbles when you place the tip of a wooden spoon into it.
Carefully drizzle your batter in your desired pattern, overlapping in areas for a true funnel cake look.
Allow batter to cook roughly 2 minutes on each side. Allow batter to become golden brown.
Remove from oil and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Add any desired toppings and serve!

funnel cake with powdered sugar and cherry topping

Our Favorite Funnel Cake Toppings & Dippers

There are days we just create a buffet of choices, since we can’t seem to settle on our favorite! We have tried a variety of toppings and dipping options that are all equally as tasty. We really have a sweet tooth, so we have yet to try a topping we didn’t like. All of these are great with a scoop of cool whip and a whip cream can near by! Here are a few of our suggestions for starting out:

fresh fruit, including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
pie filling toppings, including cherry pictured here
cinnamon sugar
nutella
caramel for dipping
chocolate sauce for dipping

Funnel Cakes for Any Occasssion

These sweet funnel cakes aren’t just for the fair and amusement parks! This recipe is so simple to whip up, you won’t mind making them for any occasion. They have been a great summer snack as well as a delicious breakfast option. Have a few kiddos stopping by? The recipe serves 4-6, and can easily be cut in half or doubled to meet your serving needs. It’s best served immediately, so if you’re serving a group of guests, plan to drizzle the batter when everyone is ready to dig in. If you need a few more dessert recipes to add with it, try this mouth-watering tres leches cake recipe!