VegetarianAmerican Fair Food cuisine Desserts

Kansas Fair Funnel Cake

Name: Kansas Fair Funnel Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American Fair Food
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour; 1.5 cups Milk; 2 large Eggs; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1.5 tsp Baking powder; 0.25 tsp Salt; 4 cups Vegetable oil for frying; 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Crispy, lacy fried dough dusted with powdered sugar, a favorite treat at Kansas fairs.

🇺🇸United States· Kansas

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 380 kcal

Equipment

•Deep pot
•Funnel or squeeze bottle

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 380 kcal
fat: 18
carbs: 48
protein: 6
calories: 380

Instructions

1
Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
2
Add the milk and eggs. Whisk until the batter is smooth and runny.
3
Heat the oil to 375°F in a deep pot on the stovetop.
4
Pour the batter through a funnel into the hot oil in a swirling pattern.
5
Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
6
Lift the cake out with a slotted spoon. Drain it on paper towels.
7
Dust a generous layer of powdered sugar over the top while warm.
8
Serve right away.

Chef's tips

Keep the funnel moving as you pour to create thin, crispy strands. Work quickly because funnel cakes are best enjoyed fresh and hot.

Storage

Best eaten immediately; does not store well.

Reheating

Not recommended; funnel cake loses its crisp texture.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Making the batter too thick, which leads to a dense cake instead of lacy strands
•Getting the oil too hot, which burns the outside before the inside finishes cooking