Classic Fair-Style Funnel Cakes — recipe by katplaystennis
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Classic Fair-Style Funnel Cakes

by katplaystennis • 2026

Why some badges are missing
  • Not vegan: milk → try oat milk
  • Not gluten-free: all-purpose flour → try gluten-free plain flour
  • Not dairy-free: milk → try oat milk
  • Not egg-free: large eggs → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
  • Not low-FODMAP: all-purpose flour → try gluten-free plain flour
  • Not low-histamine: strawberries
  • Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: all-purpose flour → try wholemeal flour
  • Not kidney-friendly: baking powder

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

Prep

20m

Cook

4m

Serves

8

Rating

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Total time · 24m

Ingredients

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  • 0.5 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 2 Unit large eggs

  • 1.5 cups milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 Unit vegetable oil — for frying

  • 1 Unit Icing sugar — for dusting

  • 1 Unit strawberries — optional

  • 1 Unit chocolate sauce — optional

  • 1 Unit whipped cream — optional

Tools

  • · heavy skillet
  • · whisk
  • · funnel or squeeze bottle
  • · paper towels

Instructions

Step by step

  1. 1

    Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet to 375°F / 190°C.

  2. 2

    Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In separate bowl whisk eggs, milk, vanilla. Combine to smooth batter.

  3. 3

    Pour batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle with tip covered.

  4. 4

    Drizzle batter in swirling circles into hot oil. Fry 1- per side until golden.

  5. 5

    Drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Per serving

serves 8
Calories
202kcal
Protein
5.8g
Carbs
30.2g
Fat
6.5g
Fibre
1g
Sugar
4.5g
Sodium
228mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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Edit on 2026-08-29

Edited 8/29/2026, 4:22:48 PM

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