Description
Delight in crispy, golden Banana Pudding Funnel Cakes topped with creamy vanilla pudding, whipped cream, crushed vanilla wafers, and fresh banana slices. This dessert marries the classic fair food funnel cake with rich banana pudding flavors, making it a perfect indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying and Topping
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup prepared vanilla pudding
- ½ cup whipped cream
- ¼ cup crushed vanilla wafers
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Extra banana slices, for garnish
- Extra vanilla wafers, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Heat Oil: Pour 2–3 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or fryer and heat it to 375°F (190°C) for optimal frying temperature.
- Form Funnel Cakes: Pour the batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle. Working in batches, drizzle the batter into the hot oil in a circular, lacy motion to create classic funnel cake shapes.
- Fry Until Golden: Fry each funnel cake for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and crisp. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to carefully flip them midway.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried funnel cakes and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil and maintain their crispiness.
- Add Toppings: While still warm, dust each funnel cake generously with powdered sugar. Then top with a spoonful of vanilla pudding, a dollop of whipped cream, crushed vanilla wafers, and banana slices.
- Serve Immediately: Garnish with extra banana slices and vanilla wafers and serve the funnel cakes fresh for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- You can prepare the batter a few hours before frying and keep it chilled in the refrigerator to save time.
- For an extra burst of banana flavor, substitute the vanilla pudding with banana pudding.
- Be careful with oil temperature to avoid greasy funnel cakes—maintain it around 375°F (190°C).
- Use a squeeze bottle or funnel for precise, lacy funnel cake shapes.
- Serve funnel cakes immediately to enjoy optimal crispiness and flavor pairing with the toppings.
