Description
Enjoy a crispy homemade funnel cake drizzled with rich chocolate sauce, perfect for a delightful treat. This easy-to-make recipe combines a light, airy batter fried to golden perfection and topped with powdered sugar and a luscious chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
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Funnel Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 inches deep)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth and homogeneous.
- Make Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
- Heat Oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet or pot and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), suitable for frying.
- Fry Funnel Cake: Pour the batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle. Hold it over the hot oil and drizzle the batter in a swirling, circular motion to create a web-like shape. Fry the funnel cake for approximately 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown, flipping carefully with tongs halfway through cooking.
- Drain: Remove the cooked funnel cake from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once the funnel cake is drained, sprinkle it generously with powdered sugar for a classic finish.
- Prepare Chocolate Drizzle: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream or milk. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Pour the warm chocolate sauce over the powdered sugar-coated funnel cake, distributing it evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, and enjoy your crispy homemade funnel cake with chocolate drizzle!
Notes
- Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F to ensure the funnel cakes cook evenly and become crispy without absorbing excess oil.
- Use a funnel or squeeze bottle for easy and precise batter shaping while frying.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with a lower-fat milk, but this may slightly affect texture.
- Chocolate drizzle can be substituted with caramel sauce or fruit compote for different flavor variations.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent greasy funnel cakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
