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State Fair Funnel Cake Recipe

State Fair Funnel Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3 funnel cakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the nostalgic delight of State Fair Funnel Cake right at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and dusted with sweet powdered sugar.


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • powdered sugar for topping
  • oil for frying, vegetable or canola

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and all wet ingredients.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate all dry ingredients except powdered sugar. Adjust batter consistency by gradually adding milk or flour as needed.
  3. Heat Oil: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring a depth of at least 2 inches for deep frying.
  4. Pour Batter: Using a funnel, squeeze bottle, or measuring cup, pour the batter in a circular, zig-zag motion into the hot oil.
  5. Fry: Fry until golden brown on both sides, approximately a few minutes per side, not exceeding 5 minutes in total.
  6. Plate and Serve: Sprinkle powdered sugar on top according to preference. Enjoy the funnel cake hot!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 funnel cake
  • Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg