Gluten-Free Classic Funnel Cake
Indulge in the nostalgic joy of fairground treats with this Gluten-Free Classic Funnel Cake recipe—a crispy, golden delight that's both easy to make and completely gluten-free! Made with simple pantry staples like gluten-free all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla extract, this dessert comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick indulgence or a fun family activity. Each piece is fried to perfection, creating that signature light, airy texture with crispy edges, and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. Whether you’re craving festival flavors at home or need a gluten-free dessert option, this funnel cake delivers all the charm of the original. Perfect for serving warm at gatherings, parties, or even as a midweek treat, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- for dusting Powdered sugar
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the egg and then add milk and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. The batter should be thin enough to run through a funnel.
Heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) in a large pot or deep fryer.
Pour the batter into a funnel, covering the opening with your finger to hold the batter.
Carefully remove your finger and allow the batter to flow into the hot oil in a swirling motion, creating a random pattern or a circular spiral.
Fry the funnel cake for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Remove the funnel cake from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 431.4 g | 553% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 270.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 1225 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.5 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
