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Make Funnel Cake at Home

Jul
16

I go to fairs and festivals sometimes just for the funnel cake, but you can make funnel cake at home and get the same delicious fried fat fun–without standing in line in the heat. Every once in a while when I mention my funnel cake love, someone will ask what it is, reminding me that not everyone has been to heaven and back with a vat of oil. (Some people are so deprived!) Funnel cake originated as a regional specialty of the Pennsylvania Dutch, but you can find it all across the country at fairs, festivals, etc. It’s basically a sweet batter poured through a funnel in a circular pattern, fried in oil, then covered up with more sugar. And if that description doesn’t make you want some, I don’t know what will.

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How to make Funnel Cake:

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a medium-size bowl. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. You want the oil hot, but not too hot. What I call medium-hot. You’re going to need to fry the funnel cake for several minutes without burning it. You want a good bit of oil, too. About an inch at the minimum. (Traditionally it should be deep-fried, but I hate to use that much oil, and about an inch is enough to do it.)





Add eggs and milk to the flour mixture. Blend well and pour or scoop about 1/2 cup of batter into a funnel, holding the tip of the funnel closed with your finger. Move the funnel over the hot oil and let the batter pour out in a circular pattern, starting in the middle and moving out.





Fry approximately three minutes on the first side. Flip and fry about another minute on the second side.





Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and eat it warm. You can add just about anything for toppings, but the most popular toppings I see at fairs and festivals include strawberries, apples, chocolate syrup, caramel, and whipped cream. Me, I like my funnel cake straight–powdered sugar and lots of it! Make big pans of it for several people to tear off pieces from, or make individual, small funnel cakes for desserts and let everyone top their own.

*Makes four regular-size funnel cakes.


This recipe comes from Georgia, by the way, who makes up her funnel cake as a homemade mix that she keeps on hand all the time. (Did you not just KNOW that Georgia has funnel cake ALL THE TIME? Of course she does.) She takes the recipe above and packs up big batches of it at a time. To make a mix, multiply the basic recipe three or four or more times, using the dry ingredients only, and store in large baggies. Per 1 cup of mix you remove from the baggie, add one egg and 3/4 cup of milk, and have funnel cake anytime you want!

Life is good. Eat more funnel cake.


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Posted by Suzanne McMinn on July 16, 2008  

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  1. 7-16
    6:12
    am

    I just love that you’re using a case iron skillet!! I used to have one but never used it. My dad still has one, though. It’s about 30 years old, I think, because I remember him using it when I was a kid.

    I’m going to HAVE to try this recipe. My children do not yet know the joy of funnel cake but then, they’re only 5 and 2. Thanks for posting!!

    Kool Aid - Reply to this comment
  2. 7-16
    7:23
    am

    I love funnel cakes too. I haven’t had one in years. Maybe when the grandchildren are here to help me eat them, I could make some. Fill them up on sugar and then send them home. I used to make something similar to these when my kids were young. They had yeast in them and were called Elephant Ears. I like funnel cakes better.

    These look really good.

    Shirley - Reply to this comment
  3. 7-16
    7:48
    am

    OOOOOOO!
    The funnel cake place from the Walnut festival..*DROOOOOOOL*

    and they always have vanilla coke and stuff too which I dig!

    Blaze - Reply to this comment
  4. 7-16
    7:55
    am

    OH GIRL! my daughter (15) is gonna LOOOOOOVE you today….the Oklahoma State Fair is in September and she goes for 1 thing….FUNNEL CAKE….I know we will be making this today! Lord, Bless my thighs now that they will rebuke the funnel cake that is about to try to deposit there!

    thank you so much for the post….this is great! Hey, the goats are starting to take over the chicks…how are they?! Also was wondering…do you have wild sand plums? I use to pick them with my mom and make jelly…

    Tresh in Oklahoma

    Tresha - Reply to this comment
  5. 7-16
    8:19
    am

    This sheltered country girl is ashamed to admit that I have never tried funnel cake. I’ve always known what it was but never tried it. I’m afraid if I try it now, I will like it too much. And I don’t need any other cravings!

    Beckynsc - Reply to this comment
  6. 7-16
    8:21
    am

    You are my hero!
    I love funnel cakes. A couple of years ago I was craving them bad. The local fair people let me drive through the fair and pick one up. I drove down to the midway found a parking spot. Got out in the hot June heat and ran over to the funnel cake booth. Once back in my SUV, I turned the truck on and lo and behold…the AC was on high. Powdered sugar went EVERYWHERE. It looked like a tornado hit the crack house.

    Dejoni - Reply to this comment
  7. 7-16
    8:27
    am

    I love funnel cakes with powdered sugar. Can’t wait to try your recipe. I will be bagging the mix today.(What kind of oil do you use?)

    A new oil can, from your local auto parts store, works great for pouring the batter. That’s what the ladies use at our local fairs.

    Mary Lou Middleton - Reply to this comment
  8. 7-16
    8:37
    am

    Hi, Mary Lou! I just use regular vegetable oil to fry them.

    Suzanne McMinn - Reply to this comment
  9. 7-16
    8:41
    am

    Now you’ve done it. I’ll have to make this recipe.

    Dru - Reply to this comment
  10. 7-16
    8:49
    am

    It’s so fun to make funnel cake too! all those pretty swirls! :elephant:

    Kacey - Reply to this comment
  11. 7-16
    8:52
    am

    I love funnel cakes. :heart: I used to work with an amusement company and traveled with them for over a year. I had to put myself on restriction for funnel cakes. I only allowed myself to have one once a week (except for special occasions). You wouldn’t believe how many special occasions there were. :lol: Yours sound yummy so I’ll have to try them. Have a great day and :hug: to all.

    Fannie M Wiggins - Reply to this comment
  12. 7-16
    9:03
    am

    Can not comment. Must. Find. Funnel.

    Remudamom - Reply to this comment
  13. 7-16
    9:48
    am

    Oh, those funnel cakes look so good! I enjoy having them whenever possible. Thank you so much for the recipe.

    Shari C - Reply to this comment
  14. 7-16
    9:56
    am

    I’m trying to diet!!! How can I do that when you post recipes like this? I’m one of those deprived souls who has never had funnel cake, but this looks fabulous!! And I know if it is deep fried, I’ll love it. As soon as I find a funnel …

    Margery - Reply to this comment
  15. 7-16
    10:14
    am

    OMG. Funnel Cake. :hungry:

    Amy - Reply to this comment
  16. 7-16
    10:14
    am

    I love Funnel cake – like fried donuts. I recently had one at the Arlington ballpark, in Texas. It was five dollars for one! I know everyone has thier way of doing them..but I have seen some just squirt it out of a bit plastic bottle, with a wide tip, or heck, even a baggie, with a big tip cut out fo the corner – does it matter??? NO, as long as you get your funnel cake. LOL Whatever is easiest for you, I say. I think I am like you Suzanne..just hit me with the powdered sugar, plain and simple, but oohhhh so good!
    OMG, right off the top of my head, I almost said “Nutmeg and Honey are so adorable”…when I voted for Clarence and Clarabelle! LOL :mrgreen:

    Donna - Reply to this comment
  17. 7-16
    10:18
    am

    Oh, I forgot..your funnel cake came out beautifully! I bet it tasted BETTER than the fair! They have them at the fairs here too…anything that has food, they serve it.

    Donna - Reply to this comment
  18. 7-16
    10:22
    am

    You’re trying to kill me, aren’t you? Admit it, you’re trying to kill me.

    So… delicious… looking…

    Robin G. - Reply to this comment
  19. 7-16
    10:33
    am

    It looks YUMMY! I haven’t had funnel cake in years. I know the kids will love it, not to mention my hubby ;-). Thank Georgia for us!!

    Debbie in Memphis - Reply to this comment
  20. 7-16
    12:35
    pm

    I haven’t had a funnel cake in years. We may just have to make some tonight.

    Shimmy Mom - Reply to this comment
  21. 7-16
    12:43
    pm

    Oh my aching arteries. No, I will not attempt this at home, once a year at a street fair is plenty. I will have expired by the end of the month if this becomes a home product…..but can I think of a better way to go? NO….
    You are the best…..Oh, I think doe and buckiling shoud be Ricky and Lucy. I know tooo late…..or maybe Fred and Ethel, after my mini doxies…..Thanks for the fab daily entertainment, you make me happy (and fat).

    Carol - Reply to this comment
  22. 7-16
    12:47
    pm

    Anyone who hasn’t had Funnel cake is missing out! Your recipe is the same as the one we use. :thumbsup: I love the photo of your two babies, they are adorable! :heart:

    Susan - Reply to this comment
  23. 7-16
    12:48
    pm

    Oh, how I do love funnel cake! My kitchen is a total disaster today already (it is pickled beets day around here), so I think these would be perfect for about four o’clock when I am finished with the umpity pints of beets!

    Thank you!

    Kathryn - Reply to this comment
  24. 7-16
    1:04
    pm

    Yum! I am drooling just thinking about it. Thanks for the recipe. :)

    Crystal B. - Reply to this comment
  25. 7-16
    1:16
    pm

    Oh to be young and extremely active so I could eat all these scrumptious foods. I have a dress to fit into for my daughter’s wedding in less than two weeks (YIKES) so quit tempting me :wall:

    catslady - Reply to this comment
  26. 7-16
    2:27
    pm

    catslady, congratulations on your daughter’s wedding! You know, it isn’t at all to late to insist on funnel cakes at the reception.

    Kathryn - Reply to this comment
  27. 7-16
    2:40
    pm

    Because I am diabetic, I can only have this once in a while. But when I do … look out! Love me some funnel! Thanks Suzanne, for sharing the recipe. You go Georgia! Making it and keeping it on hand. Love that you do that! xxoo

    Carolyn A. - Reply to this comment
  28. 7-16
    2:43
    pm

    I DO love funnel cakes! Always make sure to snag a couple when we go to the beach! Now I can eat them in the comfort of my very own home–thanks for sharing!

    Veggie Mom - Reply to this comment
  29. 7-16
    3:17
    pm

    Oh Lordy I need me some funnel cakes!!! :yes:

    Bertie - Reply to this comment
  30. 7-16
    3:41
    pm

    OH…MY…GOODNESS!!! Funnel cakes AT HOME!!! You’ve just made one of my fantisies come true! (I don’t ask for much!) :hungry: :snoopy: ‘

    Blessings from Ohio…

    Kim W - Reply to this comment
  31. 7-16
    3:46
    pm

    I love funnell cakes, but my Dr. says they are a NO! NO! for me.

    Estella - Reply to this comment
  32. 7-16
    3:49
    pm

    There is happiness and joy in the world just picturing
    laying on the couch eating that!!!!! :flying:

    wkf - Reply to this comment
  33. 7-16
    4:35
    pm

    We made funnel cakes the other evening. Might have been the same night you posted about them. *G*

    Brandy - Reply to this comment
  34. 7-16
    4:59
    pm

    My recipe is smaller (I am going to try yours though) and I drop in thin apple slices into the batter and pull them out with a slotted spoon over and into the frying pan.

    hawkswench - Reply to this comment
  35. 7-16
    5:57
    pm

    yours look so much better than the ones at the fair, and I bet they taste better too! :elephant: Yum!

    Jennifer Robin - Reply to this comment
  36. 7-16
    7:41
    pm

    Ooooooooh, That’s why it’s called Funnel Cake! lol So, it’s like a donut pancake. . ::drool::

    jaq - Reply to this comment
  37. 7-16
    10:50
    pm

    I cant wait to try it.
    Oh and thanks by the way for helping make my butt bigger!

    Christine - Reply to this comment
  38. 7-17
    1:54
    pm

    OMG now I want a funnel cake! Haven’t had one in way too long! :hungry:

    TeresaH - Reply to this comment
  39. 8-9
    2:21
    pm

    YOu are now my new best friend! Mmmm…funnel cakes!

    LatigoLiz - Reply to this comment
  40. 8-23
    8:25
    am

    They really taste good. I’ve never had one in my life before. Thank you for the recipe.

    Greetings from Holland.

    Arnoud - Reply to this comment
  41. 8-31
    3:51
    pm

    this is a good recipe!
    :fryingpan:

    camishia - Reply to this comment
  42. 9-2
    3:26
    am

    HI IM A NEWBY 2 THIS SITE I WENT 2 WORLDS OF FUN YESTERDAY W/ MY (13)YR. OLD SON AND HAD SO MUCH FUN AND AT THE NIGHTS END ALL I COULD THINK OF WAS A FUNNEL CAKE YUM YUM :clap: AND S WE :flying: FLEW OVER 2 THE STAND AND COULDEN’T HELP THE :smile: THAT CAME OVER ME SO I : :shimmy: ON DOWN THE ROAD SO I COULD GET IT HOME AND SHARE IT :hungry: I DON’T KNOW MABY I WAS :sick: AND FELT THE NEED 2 B NICE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THANKS SOOO MUCH 4 THE FUNNEL CAKE RECIPE I CAN’T WAIT 2 TRY IT OUT YUMMMMMMMM YUMMMM

    DENISE M. - Reply to this comment
  43. 12-21
    5:37
    pm

    thanks hopes it taste good :mrgreen: (:)

    Malik - Reply to this comment
  44. 12-21
    10:40
    pm

    This is great. I took this recipe to my friends house for Hanukah instead of the usual doughnuts and everyone loved it. The only thing I liked better was when a friend who worked at a hot dog and funnel cake stand in Philadelphia as a kid poured the batter in straight from the pitcher it was softer and not as crunchy as the little funnel I used. it is worth experimenting.

    Thanks!

    josh shoenfeld - Reply to this comment
  45. 12-27
    1:26
    am

    It makes 5 servings not 4, but it is VERY VERY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! :snoopy: :shimmy: :rockon: :bananadance:

    DYAMFE - Reply to this comment
  46. 1-18
    4:18
    pm

    I just made funnel cake for the first time using your recipe. My roommates are happily munching away and I couldn’t be happier! Thanks for the excellent guidance!

    Elizabeth R. - Reply to this comment
  47. 3-21
    10:06
    am

    Thank you soo much for this i love funnel cakes and wanted to learn how to make them ! Thanks again :eating:

    Anna - Reply to this comment
  48. 9-24
    10:35
    pm

    I came for the funnel cake recipe, and now i can’t stop looking up your recipes. In two words, you rock. This weekend, I’m gonna cook my brains out. :sheep:

    kidcaella - Reply to this comment

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