Funnel Cake Mix Recipe

The mere mention of funnel cakes makes me feel incredibly hungry. These yummy delicacies are a perfect treat when you are gripped by sugar cravings. The moment you take a bite, your teeth sinks immediately into the soft crust and then goes the successive munches. The urge to grab is intensified further if the cake is studded with chocolate chips. Other flavors include banana, strawberry, berries and mango. This time try making a funnel cake at home. Prepare a good quantity and stack the pieces inside your refrigerator. Grab them whenever you feel like. Especially if you have a kid, the cake will take no time to get over. So here's presenting a funnel cake mix recipe for you.

Funnel cakes are regional cuisines enjoyed mostly in the United States. It's one of the novelty foods during the season of carnival, festivals, fairs, sports, etc. Funnel cake recipes were first tried out in Germany in the year 1879. The cake derived its name from the typical method of preparation using a funnel. The recipe is completely different from that of the normal cake recipe.

The Best Funnel Cake Recipe

What's the specialty of a funnel cake recipe? Well, funnel cakes are not prepared by baking. A pan of cooking oil is heated, into which the cake mix or the batter is poured with a funnel. The pouring technique is a peculiar circular pattern. It is then fried till the color turns golden brown. Then it is taken out from the pan and garnished either with sugar or with fried cashews, almonds, peanuts, etc. Check out the recipe for a classic funnel cake.

Ingredients Required

• Egg, 1
• All-purpose flour, 1 ½ half cup
• Milk, 2/3 cup
• Salt, 2 tsp
• Granulated sugar, 2 tsp
• Powdered sugar, 2 tsp
• Baking powder, 3/4th tsp
• Vegetable oil
• Large ladle
• Metal tongs
• Paper towels
• Large mixing bowls
• Medium-sized funnel
• Wire Whisk

Preparation Method

• First beat the egg with a wire whisk and then pour the desired quantity of milk into the container. Stir continuously and keep on whisking.
• Now combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar in the large mixing bowl.
• Now slowly add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Beat it continuously until the cake mix batter becomes smooth.
• Now heat the vegetable oil in a deep bottomed skillet. Let the temperature stand to 375°F before pouring the batter.
• Hold the funnel and block the hole below with your finger. Pour the batter with a ladle till the top of the funnel. Now remove your finger and pour the batter from the center of the oil.
• Move the funnel from the center to outward in circular motions for getting different patterns.
• Now turn the other side with a tong and fry it until golden brown.
• Remove the cake from the oil with the help of a tong and place them in paper towels to drain off the extra oil.
• Sprinkle the powdered sugar on the top and then serve it hot.

You can also experiment with some other easy funnel cake recipes. Just add the flavors of your choice to the batter. Chocolate, nuts, almonds, vanilla, strawberry, orange, banana and the list goes on. For the topping you can add slices of cherries, creams or chocolate chips. Icing with peach and avocado sauce is liked by many. If you are making a fruity cake, get some fruit puree to mix in the batter. Coffee powder is also added to a funnel cake mix recipe to enjoy the taste of the cocoa. So, next time you call for a gathering don't forget to include a homemade funnel cake in the menu list. The scrumptious piece of cake lying on the plate will capture everyone's attention. Just garnish with a variety of toppings and serve it hot. You will deserve a WOW from all!