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Funnel Cake Donut Recipe – A Fun & Easy Carnival-Style Dessert


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2024 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy, sweet, and fluffy bite-sized Funnel Cake Donuts made at home with simple ingredients – a fun carnival-style treat.


Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ cup whole milk

1 egg

½ tsp vanilla extract

Vegetable oil (for frying)

Powdered sugar (for dusting)


Instructions

1. Heat oil to 350°F.

2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla in another bowl.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil, fry 2–3 minutes per side.

6. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Air fry at 375°F for 6–8 minutes as an alternative.

Add blueberries, bananas, or cocoa powder for variations.

Best served warm; reheat in oven or air fryer for crispness.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg