3 Easy Funnel Cake Recipes

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Funnel cakes are a yummy delicacy that are usually found in carnivals and fairs. Well, now you don't need to go to carnivals for a bite of this delicious cake. Take a look at some scrumptious recipes in this story, which are bound to have you asking for more.

Be it a chocolate cake or strawberry shortcake, these can tantalize your taste buds at any given hour! Speaking about cakes, funnel cake sounds peculiar, isn't it? Well, funnel cakes are quite a common food item at most fairs and festivals in the United States and are different from the regular cakes that you must have heard about. These are very popular and are mainly sold at food stalls in parks and can also be made at home.

It requires a funnel through which the batter is poured on the pan. These have a different name in other countries, and if you cannot wait for any specific festival, then you can make the one at home. Below are some amazing recipes for making funnel cakes.

Making Funnel Cakes at Home

The Classic Funnel Cake

You will need ... Egg, 1 Sugar, 2 tbsp. Milk, ⅔ cups Salt, ¼ tsp. Flour, 1¼ cup Baking powder, 1 tsp. Oil, for frying

Preparation First, beat the egg and milk. Then, mix all the other ingredients together in a bowl. Next, you can add the egg mixture, slowly beating it until the mixture turns smooth. Heat some oil in a frying pan or a skillet for frying Now, use the funnel to pour the batter into the hot oil. Pour from the center and then towards the outer side.

When the mixture turns golden brown and crispy enough, you can remove it from the oil. You can also sprinkle some powdered sugar over it and voila! Your funnel cake is ready to be served!

The Banana Funnel Cake

You will need... Banana puree, 1 cup Milk, ⅓ cup Eggs, 2 Sugar, ¼ cup Self-rising flour, 2½ cups Cinnamon, 1 tsp. Nutmeg, ¼ tsp. Cardamom, ⅛ tsp. Oil, for frying Powdered sugar

Preparation First, make a puree of the bananas in the blender and then add the milk, sugar, and eggs. Then, you filter the spices and flour, and add to the banana mixture. Next, take a frying pan or a skillet and add some oil. Heat this at least up to 375℉. Before you pour the batter into the funnel, cover the small opening with a finger.

Pour at least ¼ cup batter into the funnel, and hold it over hot oil. While pouring the batter, move the funnel in swirls and create different crisscross patterns with it. Fry for about a minute or two, or wait until it turns golden brown. Flip the mixture to the other side as well so that it gets cooked evenly from all sides.

Once it's cooked, all you need to do is drain it of some excess oil on paper towels. Now, sprinkle with some powdered sugar and serve it warm. Your banana funnel cake is bound to be a hit!

Nutty Funnel Cake

You will need... Powdered sugar, sifted, ¾ cup Milk, 1¾ cup Cinnamon, 1 tsp. Eggs, 2 Pecans, ⅔ cup Vanilla, ½ tsp. Self-raising flour, 2½ cups Vegetable oil, for frying Sugar, ¼ cup

Preparation First, combine the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Now, place it in a bowl and set it aside. Add the pecans into the food processor bowl and chop them finely. Now, add some sugar, milk, vanilla, flour, and eggs to the pecans. Process this for at least 30 seconds or till the mixture becomes smooth.

Next, heat the vegetable oil to in a cast iron-deep skillet. Use the funnel to pour ¼ cup batter in the form of a circle in the oil. Then, fry for at least a minute till the edges turn golden brown.

Ensure that you fry both sides equally. Once you are done, drain the excess oil on paper towels. Now, sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over this preparation. Your nutty funnel cake is ready to be served.

Enjoy your evenings at home with these super-delicious and lip-smacking funnel cake recipes. Being easy to make, they serve as an ideal snack in between meals. Garnish these with toppings of your choice. Bon appétit!