In one of our recipe contests, several years ago, a reader named Fraida submitted her homemade recipe for funnel cakes. One of the ingredients she used (specific to the contest) is no longer available. So we decided to update her post with a new version of dairy-free funnel cakes.
Ingredients for Funnel Cake Eggs: Bring your eggs to room temperature so they blend better into the batter. There’s a science to it! Milk: You can use 2% milk or whole milk for this recipe. Be cautious if you decide to use a liquid with less fat than 2% milk.
How to Serve Dairy-Free Funnel Cakes
Dairy-Free Funnel Cakes for a Taste of the Fair at Home
You might get lucky, and find some dairy-free funnel cakes at the fair. They aren’t always made with milk. But there’s not need to search when they are so easy and fun to create at home! They make a great base for all types of toppings, and don’t require any special equipment.
Most dairy-free milk beverages will work fine. But the type you use can slightly affect the thickness of the batter. Feel free to start with 3/4 cup, and add more as needed to get a thick but pourable consistency.
A regular kitchen funnel works great for swirling the batter into the oil. But other options include a squeeze bottle (like ones used for condiments), a glass measuring cup (for those of you with steady hands), a pastry bag with a wide tip, or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
As noted, you can just use a skillet or pot for frying. But if you do have a deep fryer, feel free to use it to make these dairy-free funnel cakes. A pair of metal tongs is helpful for flipping and removing them.
How to Make Funnel Cake
FAQ
Do funnel cakes contain dairy?
What is funnel cake batter made of?
Is milk added to cake?
Why is my funnel cake falling apart?
How to make homemade funnel cakes?
Here’s exactly how to make homemade funnel cakes! You only need a few basic ingredients to get started. Pour oil into the pot set over medium heat. Heat to 375°F (191°C). I usually prepare the batter (next step) as the oil is heating. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Set aside.
Can you make funnel cake with powdered sugar?
Funnel Cake is a fair favorite, but it’s even better made at home! You can enjoy crispy, fried funnel cakes with powdered sugar any time of the year with this easy recipe! In a large liquid measuring cup or batter bowl with a spout, whisk together milk, egg, water and vanilla. Add sugar, baking powder and salt and whisk until combined.
What ingredients do you need to make a funnel cake?
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this funnel cake ingredients: · Oil: You’ll need about a quart of vegetable oil for frying the funnel cakes. · Milk: Milk lends moisture, ensuring a perfectly tender funnel cake. · Eggs: Two eggs lend even more moisture. Plus, they act as a binder for the batter.
Is there yeast in a funnel cake?
There’s no yeast involved here. Just baking powder. You don’t have to wait around for dough to rise, punch it down, knead it, and all that razzmatazz. Told you, funnel cakes are so easy. I ended up loving the batter after these changes and it produced some of the best funnel cakes I’ve ever tasted.