Crispy, golden, sweet, and unbelievably easy — funnel cake is one of those treats that looks complicated but comes together with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Whether you want a fun dessert for family night or a quick carnival-style snack, this recipe is fast, fluffy, and foolproof.
🧁 Ingredients (Serves 4–5)
You likely already have everything you need!
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1½ cups milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Powdered sugar for topping
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Heat the oil
Pour about 2 inches of oil into a deep skillet or pot.
Heat to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Mix the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt
3️⃣ Mix the wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
Milk
Eggs
Vanilla extract
4️⃣ Combine
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
The batter should be slightly thinner than pancake batter.
5️⃣ Pour & fry
Transfer batter into:
A squeeze bottle,
A piping bag, or
A zip-top bag with the corner snipped
Squeeze batter into the hot oil in a circular, zig-zag pattern.
Fry 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
6️⃣ Drain & dust
Place funnel cake on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar.
Add toppings if you like — chocolate syrup, berries, cinnamon sugar, or whipped cream!
🍓 Optional Toppings
Make it extra fun!
Chocolate or caramel drizzle
Strawberry sauce
Cinnamon sugar
Whipped cream
Ice cream
Nutella
Fresh fruit
💡 Tips for Perfect Funnel Cake
Batter too thick? Add a splash of milk.
Batter too runny? Add 1–2 tbsp flour.
Keep the oil hot — cool oil makes soggy cakes.
Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry one or two at a time.