Golden Carnival Funnel Cakes: Crispy Fairground Delights

Carnival Funnel Cakes Recipe 🎪🎂

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 8-10 large cakes

Description:

Remember the delightful aroma of freshly fried funnel cakes wafting through the air at the fair? Recreate that carnival magic in your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow recipe! These crispy, golden-brown treats are perfect for satisfying your cravings without having to wait for the next fair. Indulge in a nostalgic taste of childhood with every bite!

Recipe Category:

Dessert

Keywords:

Healthy, Kid Friendly, Less than 15 Minutes, Deep Fried, Inexpensive

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 389.4
Fat: 7.6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 147.1mg
Sodium: 524.2mg
Carbohydrates: 64.9g
Fiber: 1.7g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 13.9g

Ingredients:

5 eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
10 tablespoons sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

Prepare the Oil: Fill an 8 to 10-inch fry pan with oil, about 1/3 to 1/2 full, and heat it to frying temperature.
Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt, flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and sugar in the order given. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Prepare the Funnel: Take a regular cooking funnel and put your finger over the funnel spout. Fill the funnel with the prepared batter.
Fry the Funnel Cakes: Once the oil is hot, start letting the batter funnel out in a criss-cross pattern until all the batter in the funnel is used up. The batter will come together and cook until golden brown, which usually takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side. Make sure to spread the batter evenly to cover the entire bottom of the pan. Keep criss-crossing until all holes are filled in.
Cooking Tip: When cooking, ensure that the batter covers the whole bottom of the pan. Just keep criss-crossing until all the holes are filled in.
Repeat: Repeat the process with the remaining batter until you have made 8 to 10 large cakes.
Add Toppings: Once cooked, you can top the funnel cakes with your favorite toppings. Dust them with powdered sugar or a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon for a classic touch. You can also use canned pie filling, such as apple or any other flavor you prefer, to add extra flavor and sweetness.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the funnel cakes warm and enjoy the crispy, golden goodness reminiscent of the carnival experience right at home!

Tips:

Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the funnel cakes to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
Experiment with different toppings to customize your funnel cakes according to your taste preferences.
For an extra indulgent treat, serve the funnel cakes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce.