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Freak Show Funnel Cakes

The classic funnel cake that only looks freaky!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Carnival Food
Keyword: carnevil, dessert, Halloween, Halloween Food, Halloween Ideas, Halloween Recipes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup powdered sugar +1 tsp cinnamon, for dusting

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and food coloring until incorporated and set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together and add to the egg mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Transfer some of the batter into a large squeeze bottle and heat oil to 375 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Once oil reaches temperature, squeeze batter into hot oil in circular motions. Note:
  • Fry about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with cinnamon powdered sugar.