funnel cakes

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on May 27, 2025

Crispy and delicious, these popular sweet treats are easy to make, and you can enjoy them any day of the year.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 3 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 6 piece(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 large free-range egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 7 to 8 cups canola oil or as needed, for frying
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar or as needed, for dusting

How To Make funnel cakes

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt; whisk to combine.
  • Step 2
    In another bowl, add egg, milk, and vanilla extract; whisk to blend.
  • Step 3
    Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth with no lumps in it; set aside.
  • Step 4
    In a medium skillet over medium heat, add oil to cover the bottom by about 2 inches.
  • Step 5
    When the temperature reaches 375ºF, slowly pour in a thin stream about ¼ cup of batter, in a circular motion to create about a 5-inch circle, slightly overlapping. Fry until golden, about 1 minute 30 seconds per side.
  • Step 6
    Carefully transfer the cake to a plate lined with paper towels while frying the remaining batter.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle cakes with confectioners’ sugar while the cakes are still warm.
  • Step 8
    To view this popular carnival sweet treat on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/8L6t4qD4HU4

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Method: Deep Fry
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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