Funnel Cake Cupcakes

These Funnel Cake Cupcakes are a fun take on the classic treat you'd get at a fair. They have the light, fluffy texture of cupcakes and the crunchy, sweet goodness of funnel cakes. Just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• Oil for frying vegetable or canola oil
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with liners

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

In another bowl, combine milk, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg

Mix well

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Do not overmix

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

While the cupcakes are baking, heat the oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350F 175C

Once the cupcakes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes

Take each cupcake, dip it in the hot oil, and fry for about 20-30 seconds on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy

Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels

Dust the funnel cake cupcakes with powdered sugar before serving

Enjoy your delicious homemade Funnel Cake Cupcakes!