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red velvet funnel cakes

🎪 Easy Red Velvet Funnel Cakes

Transform simple ingredients into crispy, carnival-style red velvet funnel cakes in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 funnels
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Heat oil to 375°F in a large, heavy pot using a candy thermometer.
  2. Whisk together cake mix, milk, and egg until smooth. Batter should drip off spoon easily.
  3. Pour batter into squeeze bottle or funnel.
  4. Drizzle batter into hot oil in swirl patterns, starting from center.
  5. Fry 2-3 minutes until edges are golden. Flip carefully.
  6. Fry 1-2 minutes more until golden all over.
  7. Drain on paper towels for 1 minute.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar while warm and serve immediately.

Notes

💡 Ava's Pro Tips:
Temperature matters: 375°F is perfect - too hot burns, too cool makes them greasy
Size smart: Make smaller than you think - they spread in oil
Serve fresh: Best enjoyed immediately while warm and crispy