Carnival Funnel Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Carnival Funnel Cake is a classic deep-fried treat often found at fairs, carnivals, and amusement parks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings; 3 cups sauce 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Confectioners' sugar, for topping
Vegetable oil
Strawberry Sauce
2 pounds ripe strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup granulated sugar (depending on sweetness of berries)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 pinch kosher or sea salt
Instructions
Carnival Funnel Cake
- Heat one inch of oil in a cast iron skillet.
- Combine milk, egg and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda and sugar and gradually add to milk mixture. Beat with a mixer until a smooth batter forms. Fold in melted butter.
- Pour batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle while using your index finger to stop the flow of the batter. Bring the funnel over the hot oil and release your finger to start a stream of batter while moving the funnel in a circular motion to create spiral-like shapes.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
Strawberry Sauce
- Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir gently until sugar dissolves and berries are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
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