How to Make Funnel Cake

Learn how to make your own carnival-worthy Funnel Cakes at home with just a handful of ingredients!
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This is a super simple recipe that can be made in under 20 minutes without a deep fryer.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk 236ml¹(see note!)
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting funnel cakes

Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:30 In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
00:52 In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract (if using) until well-combined.
01:24 While whisking, gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until mixture is smooth and combined (see note about milk!). Set aside.
01:49 Fill a medium-sized saucepan 2-3” deep with vegetable oil. Set on stovetop over medium-low heat and place a candy thermometer in the oil (make sure the tip of the thermometer is in the middle of the oil and not touching the bottom or it will read hotter than the actual temperature of the oil). Heat oil to 370-375F (187-190C).
02:45 Once oil is heated, portion about 1/3 - ½ cup of batter into a measuring cup with a spout. Slowly drizzle batter into oil, swirling and criss-crossing the batter over itself. Fry on each side until golden brown (about 90 seconds per side) then remove to a paper-towel lined plate.
04:12 Repeat with remaining batter but make sure that oil returns to temperature in between batches.
04:19 Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

NOTES:
¹You can see me on camera making this recipe with the exact ingredient quantities listed. I tested this recipe over a dozen times with the ingredients as written. However, sometimes the batter comes out too thick for people. If your batter is thicker than shown in the video, add additional milk as needed until it reaches a pourable consistency like shown in the video.

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[ryanxkenshin]

Thank you for helping. I didn’t know how to make a funnel cake and I really wanted to make one because today’s my birthday🎉 and I like funnel cake more than regular 🎂 cake appreciate it

[akimitsu-gzub]

i follow this recipe everytime i make them and they always come out good

[Reviews]

I've made this receipe several times. And It was delicious each time.

[itsjerae]

Just made these and they were awesome. I added 4 tablespoons of sugar instead of 2. I tried it with 2 tablespoons of sugar, but it wasn’t sweet enough for my liking. I’m use to a sweeter funnel cake. The recipe is was super easy and quick to make.

[Lookatme]

I made it with my little niece and they came out great thanks a million

[mkslaw]

❤ luv the thickness u get from pouring from the measuring cup

[name]

Just made the funnel cakes and they turned out great! So delicious! I also dipped Oreos in this same batter and made fried oreos which are delicious as well. Follow this exact video and instructions. Thank you so much. #quarantine

[bjtannertv]

Ok! I’ll make it as soon as my dad gets home with the milk!!! 😃👍🏾

[randomuserig]

I didnt have powdered sugar but i looked up how to make powdered sugar and i was saved.really delicous♡︎

[alexgreen]

I thought they were going to be difficult and you made it look flawless and easy! Thanks!

[sweetboo]

I had no idea it was that easy. I lurve me some funnel cake but only got one at the fair each year. Now I can make it any time I and I want some right now. Thanks

[SharkGirl]

Great advice on making funnel cakes. Love these. Going to make some today. Why wait once a year.

[richardcrouch]

You can also use a empty ketchup bottle in substitute of a funnel

[eddiecowan]

What a great video! I just cooked these up for my wife and kids and the absolutely loved them. Thanks.

[TerriWalker-hk]

Good recipe, my granddaughter and I made these today taste great 👍

[nessalopez]

I’m going to try this ! I love funnel cakes & hate waiting until the fair comes ☹️ I love to bake and sell things so I can I add this on to my menu, hopefully my customers love it 🥰

[RandomkidwatchinYT]

Thank you for the recipe I’ve always wanted to make some funnel cakes at home because I really like them but I never knew the recipe so thank you

[sarahgonzalez]

Just made these today!! The recipe really is easy to follow! I did have to add another cup of milk to mine to get a good batter consistency but no big deal. I also added a teaspoon of vanilla extract in 1/2 teaspoon increments as she suggested. This was very easy and delicious! We all loved it! Thanks Sugar Spun Run for putting this out there!

[campbellhomen]

Made them for my family and we all love them! Thank you for the video!

[trishapaytas]

Gonna try this right now, love how you got straight to the point !!❤️🙌🏾