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You don’t need to wait for the county fair to enjoy a delicious Funnel Cake! This easy-to-make recipe can be enjoyed in just a few minutes!
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Is it weird that I didn’t have my first taste of county fair funnel cakes until I was an adult?! To be honest, I sort of had an idea what it was and what to expect, but I really didn’t know … if that makes sense? Was it like a waffle? Was it like a cake? I was pretty certain that I was going to love funnel cakes, though, because who doesn’t love fried dough topped with copious amounts of sugar?!
My first taste of funnel cakes came at a small Midwest county fair when I was about 20 years old. I will never forget that first bite …. talk about food love! I’ve been hooked ever since! I swore as a mother, I was going to make sure my kiddos tried Funnel Cakes before they turned twenty – and they have! Many times!
Although my family loves funnel cakes, we only have them a few times a year. They are so easy to make and I always have all of the ingredients on hand to make them. The best part? I don’t have to wait for the county fair to indulge a little!
To make making these County Fair Funnel Cakes easy, you will need:
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- a large mixing bowl
- a whisk
- a funnel
- a frying pan
- tongs
- sugar duster
If you want to get extra fancy with your funnel cakes, you can add a spoonful of your favorite pie filling to the middle of this bad boy – then dig in as usual! With this easy-to-make recipe, you have no reason to wait for the county fair! Enjoy!
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County Fair Funnel Cakes
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil to 375°F in a deep-fat fryer or larger heavy-bottomed skillet.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, water, and vanilla until well blended. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; whisk until smooth.
- Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger and carefully ladle ½-cup batter into the funnel. Hold the funnel several inches above the oil and release your finger, moving the funnel in a spiral motion until all of the batter has flowed out of the funnel. Scrape with a rubber spatula if necessary.
- Fry 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown, using tongs to flip once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar; serve warm.
- Repeat step 3 and 4 with remaining batter.
Notes
- Always use a thermometer for your oil. If it’s too hot they will burn. Too low and soak up oil rather than fry.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
We are doing a funnel cake stand for a fundraiser for our Boy Scout Troop. Can this batter be made the night before. I know sometimes with the bs and flour activity its not recommended. It would be nice if it could be
thank you
These are so much fun! I LOVE the idea of making them at home!
Can a non dairy milk be used as a substitute? If so, which do you think would work the best?
I'm sorry I am just now seeing your comment! Any non-dairy milk should work in this recipe just fine!
Almond Milk does nice things for the flavor. Also, I did need to add more liquid as I like my pieces to be string-ier. I like it really crunchy.
A little orange zest gives a soft orange flavor
Hello, can you please tell me roughly how many funnel Cakes this can make? Also cam this batter be refrigerated if I don’t use it all, if so how many days? Thanks in advance!❤️
It really depends on the size you make them. For me, I get about 8 really good-sized cakes.
Tried the recipe, it was excellent thank you for sharing. My sister and enjoyed it.
Can a non dairy milk be used instead? If so, which kind do you feel would work best?
I have always wanted to be brave enough to try making a funnel cake but never have! Love this recipe and I need to make some the next time the grandkids come to the Ranch!!
I love funnel cakes and these bring back heaps of childhood memories Jamie! I hope you will share them at the Say G'day Party underway! Pinned and shared!
I can't start making funnel cakes at home, that would be to dangerous! I love getting them once or twice a year though. Maybe I will talk my mom into making them for a family dinner so I can go on in blissful ignorance 😉
oh wow! funnel cakes really bring me back to our local fair! love this and I can't wait to try this out!! The fair was always sold out! ;o)
I love this recipe thnx👍👍👍👍👍 5 thumbs up!
Good Afternoon Jamie, Well I never, I have never heard of a Funnel Cake, and it certainly looks fun to make. I love that I can pop over to visit other blogging friends and find new recipes. I am certainly going to make this cake as my nephew will love it.Enjoy your weekend.Best Wishes to you.Daphne
They are amazing! There are 2 reasons we go to the fair-
1) the Indian Tacos
2) funnel cakes
Best 2 reasons to go ?