Authentic Carnival Funnel Cake Recipes

AUTHENTIC CARNIVAL FUNNEL CAKE

Steps:

• Add dry ingredients into large bowl
• Add in eggs, milk & vanilla & whisk until fully combined & there are very little lumps
• In a large skillet add about ½ inch oil & heat to 350 degrees - watching closely
• Transfer batter into a large squeeze bottle - you may have to do this in batches
• Once oil has reached frying temperature - squeeze batter into funnel cake pattern - try to keep it somewhat circular
• Allow to fry 30-60 seconds or until golden brown - flip & cook other side the same
• *Note- keep watch of your oil temp as this can fluctuate.
• Once both sides are done cooking use tongs to remove & place immediately in paper sack to drain off the oil
• Continue with remaining batter & adding to the bag
• Once complete dust each cake with confectioners sugar before serving
• *Some like to also add some pie filling , berry sauce or chocolate sauce

TRADITIONAL FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder; beat into egg mixture until smooth., In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 2 inches oil to 375°. Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup batter into funnel. Holding the funnel several inches above the skillet, release your finger and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all the batter is released. Scrape funnel with a rubber spatula if needed., Fry until golden brown, 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm with jam.

CARNIVAL FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• Fill a 8 to 10 inch fry pan with oil (about 1/3 to 1/2 of the pan full of oil) and heat to frying temperature.
• Combine the ingredients in order given.
• Get a regular cooking funnel. Put your finger over the funnel spout; fill the funnel with the batter.
• Start letting the batter funnel out in a criss-cross until all batter in funnel is gone. Batter will come together and cook until golden brown in about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side. remove and top with what you want (when cooking make sure you make the batter cover the whole bottom of the pan--just keep criss-crossing until all holes are filled in).
• Repeat with remaining batter. Makes 8 to 10 large cakes.
• Toppers for the cakes after cooking: Dust with powdered sugar or powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon. The carnival also uses canned pie filling such as apple or any flavor you want.

CARNIVAL FUNNEL CAKE MIX

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients; transfer mixture to a plastic zip-top bag or air-tight glass jar.
• Include the following instructions: in a mixing bowl, beat 1 large egg and 1 cup milk; add in funnel cake mix and beat until smooth.
• In a frying pan, heat oil (1-inch depth) until 375 degrees.
• Pour batter, 1/2 cup at a time through a funnel into the hot oil with a circular motion to form a spiral.
• Fry until golden; turn to fry the other side.
• Remove funnel cake to drain on paper towel lined plate.
• Repeat with remaining batter.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.
• Note: takes a little practice to get the hang of it.

CARNIVAL FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• In a deep skillet set over medium-high heat or an electric skillet, heat the oil until it reaches 350°F.
• In a medium bowl, beat together the egg and milk. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
• Pour the batter into a funnel while holding your finger over the tip, or pour it into a resealable food-storage bag and then snip off one corner. Drizzle the batter into the hot oil, working from the center outwards, making a squiggly spiral. Fry for about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a wire rack set over a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
• To serve, dust the warm cakes with confectioners' sugar.