Description
Bring the carnival fun to your kitchen with this Easy Funnel Cake Recipe using pancake mix. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch of crispy, golden funnel cakes that are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a delightful treat at home. This recipe is not only quick and simple but also allows for customizable toppings—whether you prefer classic powdered sugar, fresh fruits, or a decadent chocolate drizzle. Cooking with kids? They’ll love helping out as they drizzle batter and choose their favorite toppings! Enjoy the nostalgic taste of fair-style funnel cakes anytime you crave something sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Oil (for frying)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Toppings of your choice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, egg, milk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.
- Mix until well combined; the batter should be thick.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to about 350°F.
- Pour the batter into a piping bag and cut a small tip off.
- Drizzle the batter into the hot oil in a circular motion.
- Fry for about two minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar and add desired toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg