Easy Funnel Cake Recipe  

The funnel cake recipe is one of the simplest recipes I have ever come across. You can have this cake done in less than an hour, meaning you can make it any time you crave it. 

The most amazing side of this cake recipe is you do not even need an oven to make it. 

The funnel cake can be eaten at any time of the day. If you have a sweet tooth we have got you covered with this splendid recipe because it meets your needs.

These are some of the ingredients we used when making a funnel cake; all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, whole milk, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, large eggs, vanilla extract, canola oil or vegetable oil, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup. These ingredients I have listed are easy to find and the costs are pocket friendly. Therefore, you have no excuse not to make this cake.

Briefly

In this recipe am using canola oil, but vegetable oil and peanut oil are also good substitutes so worry not. I like to use canola oil since it’s low in cholesterol.

Also, for the equipment or tools we need; measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a whisk, and a digital candy thermometer.

So I urge you to always use a digital thermometer to detect the degrees of the oil, the thermometer is accurate it will help give you fry the cake at the right temperature required. If the oil is too hot, the cake will overcook and if the oil is not hot enough, the cakes will turn out greasy.

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The funnel cake can be stored in a refrigerator for two days, all you need to do is place the cakes in an airtight container and place it in a refrigerator.

Let us make the funnel cakes together, I will be walking you through all steps required for this recipe because it is new to you.

Below is the full funnel cake recipe;

Ingredients For Funnel Cake Recipe

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 ¼  cup of whole milk
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 
• ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Canola oil or vegetable oil
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Fresh fruit for topping, optional
• Whipped cream for topping, optional
• Chocolate syrup, optional

Equipment needed

• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Digital candy thermometer

Steps To Follow For The Funnel Cake Recipe

1. Firstly, in a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
2. Secondly, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Thirdly, while whisking, gradually add the mixed dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and carefully stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Keep aside.
4. Nextly, fill a medium-sized saucepan with canola or vegetable oil 2 to 3 inches deep. Place the saucepan on a stovetop over medium heat.
5. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a digital candy thermometer for reading the degrees of the oil.
6. Place your finger to close off the end of the funnel, then pour ½ cup of the funnel cake mixture into the funnel.
7. Carefully hold the funnel over the hot canola oil and remove your finger, move the funnel in a circular pattern to allow the cake mixture or batter to fall in a swirling motion into the hot oil.
8. If you do not have a funnel, pour ½ cup of cake mixture or batter into a measuring cup. Then slowly drizzle the cake mixture into oil in a slim stream, swirling and crisscrossing the mixture over itself.
9. Then fry the funnel cake for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
10. Remove the funnel cake from the oil using tongs, then place it on a plate lined with a kitchen paper towel to drain any excess oil.
11. But you have to repeat the same process with the remaining cake mixture or batter and make sure to fry at the right temperature.
12. Lastly, dust the funnel cake with powdered sugar, and add whipped cream, fresh fruit, and chocolate syrup if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.

Conclusion

That’s all we have gotten you for today, we hope you have learned a lot today and you are consistently going to make sweet and nice funnel cakes.

So if you have enjoyed and tried out the funnel cake recipe, kindly send us pictures of your cake, we shall be delighted to have them posted to our blog.

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