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Pumpkin Funnel Cakes

SUBMITTED BY: LINDA MCLEAN PHOTO BY: opal~/~dragonfly

"After having this special treat at a Pennsylvania country fair I just had to try and recreate this for my family. I believe I came pretty close, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pour the oil into a deep pot or deep skillet, and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat the egg, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and milk together in a large bowl until well blended. Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Using your finger to close the opening, pour 1/2 cup batter into a funnel with a 1/2 inch wide spout. Release your finger, and drizzle the batter into the hot oil using a circular motion to make 4 to 6 inch circle, and then cross over the circle to make a spiral pattern. Cook until golden brown. Turn the cake over to cook the bottom side. Use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil, and drain on paper towels. Cool 5 minutes, and dust generously with confectioners' sugar.

FOOTNOTES

  • Cook's Tips
  • Snip a corner from a heavy, resealable plastic bag to use in place of a funnel; fill with a small amount of batter and squeeze gently. Use a candy thermometer to check the oil temperature.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by ~TAYLOR~
These funnel cakes were absolutely out-of-this-world delicious! I happen to love pumpkin pie,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2007 by cookingfoolish
This is right up on the top of the list of things that come out so good for being so simple. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2007 by Cooking 101
WOW! We liked these. New twist on a funnel cake. If you like pumpkin pie etc. you will love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by ~KIMBERLY~
These were the best funnel cakes ever! My brother couldn't stop eating them and we kept... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by Rachael Christina
I have made funnel cake a lot and this was more cake like in consistency than most funnel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly
Wow, Linda, these are AWESOME!!!! My hubby loved them !(and for him to like a bread based... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2007 by kathleen
I had several extra cans of pumpkin left over and was looking to do something different and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by RACHEL1070
Okay, will not make again. thanks for the recipe MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2007 by jody1
These are absolutely wonderful! Perfect fall treat...Thanks Linda! :-) MORE