Crispy Golden Lacy Cakes

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs

06 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk

07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Frying & Serving

08 - Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups)

09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# How To Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

02 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in whole milk and vanilla extract.

03 - Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, whisking until smooth and pourable; adjust with a splash of milk if necessary.

04 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet to a depth of about 2 inches and heat to 375°F.

05 - Pour about 1/2 cup batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle, release batter in a swirling pattern into hot oil. Fry 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown.

06 - Remove cakes with tongs and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter.

07 - Generously dust warm funnel cakes with powdered sugar before serving.

# Top Tips:

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The batter comes together in minutes with pantry staples you probably already have.
Frying them is oddly satisfying, like edible abstract art that actually tastes incredible.
They're best eaten warm, straight from the oil, which means you get to sneak bites while you cook.

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If the oil isn't hot enough, the batter will absorb too much oil and turn greasy instead of crisp.
Don't crowd the pan, fry one funnel cake at a time so the temperature stays steady and they cook evenly.
A squeeze bottle with a wide tip works even better than a funnel and gives you more control over the swirls.

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