Description
Treat yourself to a carnival favorite with this Crispy Homemade Funnel Cake topped with a decadent chocolate drizzle. Light, crispy, and dusted with powdered sugar, this funnel cake is perfect for a fun dessert or special treat.
Ingredients
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For the Funnel Cake Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat (the oil should reach 350°F).
- Pour the batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle. Hold the funnel or bottle over the hot oil and carefully drizzle the batter in a swirling, circular pattern. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use tongs to carefully flip the funnel cake halfway through.
- Remove the funnel cake from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Once drained, sprinkle the funnel cake generously with powdered sugar.
- For the chocolate drizzle: In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream (or milk) over low heat, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Drizzle the warm chocolate sauce over the powdered sugar-covered funnel cake.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Be careful when frying; the oil should be hot but not smoking. If the oil is too hot, the funnel cake may burn.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chocolate chunks or any other favorite topping.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American