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Funnel Cake

This Easy Halloween Homemade Funnel Cake Treat offers a sweet and crisp dessert with a nostalgic fairground flavor, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the batter
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Use good-quality vanilla for best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For frying
  • 2 cups vegetable or canola oil Enough for 1 inch deep in a medium, deep-sided pan.
For topping
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar 2 tbsp per cake.
  • Orange and black sprinkles Optional, for Halloween decorations.
  • Chocolate syrup Optional, for a spider-web drizzle.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the milk, egg, water, and vanilla until fully combined.
  2. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt and whisk again.
  3. Add flour and whisk until the batter is completely smooth with no lumps.
Transfer the Batter
  1. Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle or zip-top bag with a snipped corner for easy drizzling.
Frying
  1. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a medium, deep-sided pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F.
  2. Drizzle half of the batter into the hot oil in a thin line, swirling it into a round lacy shape about 6 inches wide.
  3. Fry for about 2 minutes, or until the bottom is light golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
Finishing Touches
  1. Lift the funnel cake onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then dust with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
  2. Decorate with optional orange and black sprinkles or drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Serving
  1. Serve the funnel cakes while they are still hot and crisp.

Notes

Store leftover funnel cakes covered at room temperature for up to 1 day. Freeze for up to 1 month without powdered sugar. Reheat in a 350°F oven for best texture.