Description
Bring the magic of the carnival to your kitchen with this easy Funnel Cake Donut Recipe – A Fun & Easy Carnival-Style Dessert. These delightful treats are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, topped with a generous dusting of powdered sugar for that classic fair experience. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy weekends—this quick recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and can be ready in just 25 minutes. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these irresistible mini donuts that are fun to make and even more enjoyable to eat!
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 (whole milk preferred)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; dust with powdered sugar while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg