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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.
I just made these for a youth event last Friday. I multiplied the recipe x5 and they were perfect! Everyone loved them and said they wouldn’t change a thing! I used a pancake batter squeeze bottle and improvised with a 8 inch spring-form pan in a Westbend electric fryer for the uniformed shape. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!!
Just made this for the Grandkids on March break from school. We did serve it like like we get at the fairs here, dusted with sugar then vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce and chocolate syrup.
I’ve made funnel cakes many times. Definitely gonna try this recipe.
What type of oil works best?
Made this recipe, I do have to admit its perfect if you know the consistency of the batter. I have made these before, and the batter is a bit thick. This was easily fixed by adding just a quarter cup milk I'm sure water would do the trick as well. Overall taste : spot on! the thickness was the only issue I noticed.
I made this and my batter was so thin. Not sure why? And i made sure the oil was the right temp but when i added the batter it went into tiny pieces all over the oil amd didn't for the funnel cake shape. Not sure if maybe the oil got too hot? They were still yymmy, though!
If it is too runny just add flour until it thickens, do the opposite if it is too thick, add milk til it is the thickness you like!! I hope this helps!! 🙂
I have never made one, but I am going to give it a whirl. Looks sooo yummy.
Quick and tasty.
Our county fair was this past week and YES I indulged on a funnel cake! Now I can make my own! Thank you!
This funnel cake looks beautiful, I am yet to make one myself so hopefully when I follow your recipe the outcome will be this pretty 🙂