Have fun and great creative, try drizzling with homemade caramel sauce, hot fudge sauce, or your favorite toppings!
What is a Funnel Cake
If you’ve been wondering “Is funnel cake a cake?”, the answer is no. Funnel cake is a lovely light batter fried until golden brown, most often topped with powdered sugar. It is a sweet and delicious fair food that no one really thinks to make at home, and yet it makes me wonder, why not?! They are actually incredibly easy to make. If you can stir together a simple batter and heat a bit of oil in a pan, you can make this easy homemade funnel cake recipe! But why stop there, if you’re suddenly craving all the fair food, try these churros, caramel apples or homemade mini corn dogs. They are sure to satisfy your craving!
How to Make Funnel Cakes
This recipe makes two large funnel cakes. Because they really need to be eaten fresh, I wanted a small batch that can easily be doubled or tripled when you need it. Remove to a paper towel to drain excess oil. Dust with powdered sugar, add your toppings of choice, and serve immediately.
Best Funnel Cake Toppings
The most difficult thing about making homemade funnel cakes might be deciding what to top them with ;). Traditionally, they are served with a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar. But there are so many fun toppings to try!
Fruit: Fresh sliced strawberries, pineapples, or an assortment of berries! Ice Cream: A scoop of your favorite ice cream, like classic vanilla or mint chocolate chip ice cream. Sauce: Drizzle with chocolate sauce, homemade nutella, caramel sauce, or even whipped cream! Sprinkles: Try cinnamon sugar like a churro or classic rainbow sprinkles.
Whatever you choose, just be sure you eat them while they’re fresh and warm!
More Fun Desserts
Homemade Jelly Jigglers – with real fruit juice Mini Cinnamon Donut Holes – just 3 ingredients! Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes – perfect handheld portions! Easy Fruit Pizza – colorful, sweet, and full of flavor! Frozen Hot Chocolate – with 3 ways to serve
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