Red Velvet Funnel Cake is a fabulous twist on traditional fried dough. The red velvet flavor makes this funnel cake batter so tasty.
This recipes combines two of my favorite things into one amazing recipe. You can enjoy everything you love about classic Funnel Cake Recipe and Red Velvet Cake.
We incorporated all the flavors of red velvet into this fried dough. Everyone agreed it turned out amazing. This is such an easy recipe and really delicious. You might also want to try Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats and Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This delicious recipe makes it easy to enjoy this special dessert at home. The red velvet flavor takes it up a level and transforms this classic fried treat.
Save money and enjoy this easy recipe at home.
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup for accurate measuring.
- Cocoa Powder. Use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Baking Powder. Make sure it is fresh.
- Milk. I used whole milk but use what you prefer.
- Eggs. I used large eggs.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla is best.
- Red Food Coloring. This gives the funnel cake the vibrant red color.
- Powdered Sugar. Garnish with this on top to complete the dessert.
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How to Make Red Velvet Funnel Cake
Step 1. Combine the dry ingredients.
Step 2. Use a large mixing bowl and combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
Step 3. Mix together thoroughly.
Step 4. Combine the wet ingredients. You will need a separate mixing bowl to combine the milk and large eggs.
Step 5. Mix together the wet and dry ingredients.
Step 6. Gradually stir together the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix and only combine until the mixture is smooth.
Step 7. Add food coloring. Put the drops of red food dye into the batter. You can use the amount you prefer to get the desired color.
Step 8. Combine until the food coloring is mixed into the batter.
Step 9. Add the oil to the pan and heat. You will want about 2″ of oil. Then heat the oil until hot over medium heat. This takes about 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 10. Pour the batter in a zig zag or swirl pattern so it resembles a funnel cake. We used about ½ cup of the batter for one funnel cake. If you prefer, you can also use a piping bag to make this easier.
Step 11. Fry on each side. The funnel cake should be golden brown. It takes 60 to 90 seconds per side. Take the funnel cake out of the oil and place on a plate. Make sure to line it with a paper towel to absorb any excess grease.
Step 12. Top with powdered sugar. These are best served right away.
- Step 13. Repeat until all the batter is gone. Keep repeating this process until you have made all of the funnel cakes.
Topping Ideas
- Cream cheese frosting. This frosting is so yummy with the red velvet flavored funnel cakes. You can make homemade or use store bought.
- Powdered Sugar. This traditional topping never disappoints. It is so tasty.
Storage
Place leftover funnel cakes inside an airtight container. They can be stored at room temperature up to 2 days.
Place a layer of parchment paper in between the funnel cakes. This will help any excess oil to be absorbed.
Can Funnel Cakes Be Reheated?
While best eaten fresh, they can be reheated. I recommend reheating in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. You can also use a toaster oven.
Either of these options will help to make them crispy. You can use the microwave but they will be soft and not crunchy on the outside.
Pro Tips
- Oil. Use a neutral oil for frying funnel cakes. We like to use vegetable oil or canola oil.
- Size. This recipe makes about 6 funnel cakes. You can make these smaller.
- Batter. Don’t overmix the batter. Stir until just combined and smooth.
- Enjoy fresh. While you can save these for later, they are most delicious when eaten warm and fresh.
- Remove excess grease. Place the funnel cakes on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess grease.
Try These Funnel Cakes
- Chocolate Funnel Cake Recipe
- Oreo Funnel Cake Recipe
- Funnel Cake Recipe
- Funnel Cake with Pancake Mix
- Funnel Cake Fries Recipe
More Red Velvet Recipes
- Red velvet poke cake
- Easy Red Velvet Cake Balls
- The Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe in the world
- Red Velvet Brownies
Try this new recipe for a change from plain funnel cakes. Then leave a star rating and comment please!
Red Velvet Funnel Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- Red Food Coloring
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk and 2 large eggs.
- Slow stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until the mixture is smooth. Then add in the red food coloring until the batter is the color that you prefer.
- Heat up vegetable oil in a sauce pan. You will want to line the bottom of the pan with approximately 2″ of oil. Heat on medium heat until the oil is hot (2-4 minutes).
- Slowly drizzle approximately ½ cup of the batter into the oil. You will want to swirl and criss-cross the batter across each other to form the funnel cake look. You can also use a piping bag for this process.
- Fry each side of the funnel cake until they are golden brown (60-90 seconds per side).
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel line plate.
- Dust with powder sugar immediately and serve warm.
- Repeat this process with the remaining batter until all the funnel cakes are created. The batter makes approximately 4-6 cakes depending on the size of your funnel cakes.
- Then enjoy!
