Funnel Cake Donut Recipe – A Fun & Easy Carnival-Style Dessert
Bring the thrill of the carnival right to your kitchen with this delightful Funnel Cake Donut Recipe! These crispy, golden-brown donuts are fluffy on the inside and coated in a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this quick and easy recipe lets you enjoy the sweet nostalgia of fair treats in less than 30 minutes. Whether it’s a family dessert or a fun snack, these mini delights promise smiles all around. Customize with creative toppings like cinnamon sugar or indulge in delicious dips such as chocolate sauce or fruit preserves—there’s no limit to your creativity!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- Chocolate sauce or fruit preserves for dipping
- Fresh blueberries or mashed banana (for variations)
Instructions
- 1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, combine milk, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined (lumpy batter is okay).
- 5. Using a spoon, drop batter into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar while warm.
- 7. Serve immediately with dipping sauces or toppings of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg