County Fair Funnel Cakes
County Fair Funnel Cakes are a fun, sweet treat that brings back memories of fairs and carnivals. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, dusted with powdered sugar.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Skillet or Deep Fryer
- Funnel or Squeeze Bottle
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- as needed cups Vegetable oil for frying Approximately 4 inches deep in the fryer.
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour enough oil into an electric skillet or deep fryer so the depth is about 4 inches. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the oil is hot, pour the batter through a funnel into the oil in a circular motion to create a web-like pattern.
- Fry the funnel cake until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the funnel cake from the oil and let it drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve the funnel cakes warm and enjoy!
Notes
Funnel cakes are best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day. Reheat them in the oven to restore some crispness.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg