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Funnel Cakes

SUBMITTED BY: TARMIA PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"You don't need to wait for the county fair to enjoy delicious old fashioned funnel cakes. You will need a funnel with a 1/2 inch opening that can hold a cup of batter."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 50 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 3 large cakes

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a deep-fryer, or heavy skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat milk and eggs together. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the egg mixture until smooth.
  3. While covering the funnel hole with one hand, pour in 1 cup of batter. Start from the center in a swirling motion to make a 6 or 7 inch round. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2003 by TEEBEE2002
I will never spend 5 bucks on funnel cakes at the fair again! Finding the right size funnel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2003 by JANNARAMA
I liked this recipe because it wasn't incredibly sweet dough. I just halfed the batch which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by KCCOSTA
I am so glad that I don't have to drive all the way to santa cruz to get a funnel cake. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2003 by ALEXS_MOM
I love this recipe. It was so easy to prepare and make everyone loved it. You can get fair... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2003 by Ken
This is soooo Good. While frying them my house filled up with the smell of our county fair;... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by AJANDCHRIS
this cake was disgusting my whole family hated it and said "eww where did u get this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by AVW86
they tasted like the real thing! i didn't have a funnel, so i used a pastry bag instead. it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by DOGGLOVER
Excellent. Like other fried foods, very oily. We added extra flour to make it thicker. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by JULI_BEHL
Very tasty and quick to make. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by sugarpickel
I found the recipe to be great. The only thing I changed was I used a cake decorator which... MORE

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