Funnel Cake Recipe List

If you're looking for that perfect Funnel Cake Recipe then you've arrived at the right place.  Here you will find a list containing many variations on this wonderful recipe making it easy for you to prepare at home.  These are sure to bring the carnival feeling to your home!

This short video will guide you on how to make that perfect Funnel Cake.  If you are after a different recipe then try one of the many available below

Funnel Cake Recipe 1

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of milk
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of mace (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients together and drop the mixture through a large funnel into hot peanut or vegetable oil (365°F-375°F) and fry until golden. Remove to paper towels using a slotted spoon. When cooled, place in a clean paper bag and shake with confectioners sugar. Alternatively drizzle with syrup or honey just before serving.

Funnel Cake Recipe 2

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2/3 cups of milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/4 cup of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

Directions:

Beat the egg and milk together. Now mix all the other ingredients together. Next you can add the egg mixture, slowly beating it until the mixture turns smooth.

You now need to use the funnel to pour the batter into the hot oil. Pour from the center towards the outer side. When the mixture turns golden brown and crispy enough you can remove it from the oil. You can also sprinkle some powdered sugar over it and it is then ready to serve.

Funnel Cake Recipe 3

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of sugar (if desired)

Directions:

• Mix together the milk and eggs.
• Sift the flour together with the baking powder, salt and sugar.
• Combine with milk mixture.
• Beat to make smooth.
• Test the dough for proper consistency.
• If it runs out of the funnel too fast then this means it is too thin and needs a bit more flour.
• If it flows too slowly then this means it is too thick and needs a bit more milk.

Funnel Cake Recipe 4

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup of milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar
• 1 & 1/3 cups of sifted all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions:

• Beat the egg in a mixing bowl & stir in the milk.
• Sift the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder together into a separate bowl.
• Beat the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until smooth.
• Pour the oil into a heavy pan or skillet until it is 1 inch deep.
• Heat to 375 F.
• Hold one finger over a funnel end to keep the opening closed and fill it with batter.
• Open the end of the funnel and allow the batter to run out in a stream into the hot oil.
• Move the funnel from center, swirling outward in a circular pattern.
• Fry for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown.
• Turn over the cake to cook the other side using tongs.
• Cook until golden brown and remove to drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with confectioners sugar while still warm.

Funnel Cake Recipe 5

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of canola oil
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups of milk
• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions:

• Heat the canola oil in the deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Whisk in eggs and milk. (Use 1/2 cup of batter for each funnel cake.)
• Pour 1/2 cup of batter through the funnel into the hot oil, moving in a circular motion as you do so to make each spiral-shaped funnel cake.
• Fry each spiral of batter until golden brown (about 2 to 3 minutes).
• Remove with tongs and lay on paper toweling to absorb the oil.
• Transfer to a plate and sprinkle powdered sugar through a sieve onto the top of the hot dough.
• Serve immediately.

Funnel Cake Recipe 6

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of vegetable oil
• 4 cups of flour
• 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 2 1/2 cups of milk
• 3 large eggs
• Confectioners sugar (for dusting)

Directions:

• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a deep medium skillet until it registers 350º to 375º on a deep-fat thermometer.
• While the oil is being heated whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
• Make a well in the center and add the milk and eggs; whisk until smooth.
• Transfer the batter to a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, remove the excess air and seal the top. Cut off a corner with scissors to make a 1/4-inch-wide hole.
• Carefully squeeze about 1 cup of batter (one-eighth of the mixture) back and forth into the oil, thus making a free-form lacy web.
• Cook until golden on the bottom (about 2 minutes).
• Turn the cake over and cook until golden on the other side using tongs (about 1 minute more).
• Transfer the funnel cake to paper towels to drain briefly.
• Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Dust the funnel cakes with confectioners' sugar and serve hot.

Tip: To avoid messy spills between frying each batch set the bag of batter slit side up in a bowl next to the stovetop.

Banana Funnel Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of banana puree
• 1/3 cup of milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 2 1/2 cups of self raising flour
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon of cardamom
• oil (for frying)
• powdered sugar

Directions:

• Puree the bananas in the blender and then add the milk, sugar and eggs.
• You now have to filter the spices and the flour and add it to the banana mixture.
• Take a frying pan or a skillet and add some oil. Heat this at least upto 375F.
• Before you pour the batter into the funnel you will need to cover the small opening with a finger.
• Pour at least ¼ cup batter into the funnel and hold it over the hot oil.
• When you pour the batter, you must move the funnel in swirls and create different criss-cross patterns with it.
• Once done, fry this for about a minute or two or wait until it turns golden brown.
• You also need to turn the other side as well.
• Once it is cooked, all you need to do is drain it on some paper towels.
• Sprinkle with some powdered sugar and serve warm.
• Your banana funnel cake recipe is sure to be a hit!

Nutty Funnel Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup of sifted powdered sugar
• 1 3/4 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup of pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups of self raising flour
• Vegetable oil-for frying
• 1/4 cup of sugar

Directions:

• Combine the powdered sugar and the cinnamon.
• Now place it in a bowl and set aside.
• Add the pecans into the food processor bowl and chop it until they are fine.
• Add some sugar, milk, vanilla, flour and eggs to the mixture.
• Process this for at least 30 seconds or until the mixture smoothens.
• Heat the vegetable oil in to a cast iron deep skillet.
• Use the funnel to pour 1/4 cup batter in the form of a circle in the oil.
• Fry for at least a minute until the edges turn golden brown.
• Ensure you fry both the sides equally.
• Once you are done drain onto paper towels.
• Now sprinkle with the sugar cinnamon mixture over this preparation.
• Serve & enjoy!