Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappe Recipe
The delightful Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappe! This recipe blends ripe strawberries, creamy goodness, and buttery funnel cake syrup into a nostalgic summer treat. Topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar-coated funnel cake pieces for extra decadence.
Equipment
- Blender
- Frying pan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan
- Strainer
- Piping bag (optional)
- Tall glasses for serving
Ingredients
For the Funnel Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
For the Frappe:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Make the Funnel Cake Batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
Fry the Funnel Cake
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot (around 375°F), pour the batter into the pan in a circular motion, forming a web-like pattern.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar once slightly cooled.
Prepare the Strawberry Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove the solids, leaving you with a smooth syrup.
Blend the Frappe
- In a blender, combine the milk, vanilla ice cream, ice cubes, and 3 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Frappe
- Pour the frappe into tall glasses. Top with a generous amount of whipped cream and drizzle with more strawberry syrup.
- Break the funnel cake into pieces and place on top of the whipped cream for a delightful garnish.
Notes
If you have dietary restrictions, you can easily adapt this recipe. Use dairy-free ice cream and milk alternatives like almond or oat milk to make it vegan. Gluten-free flour can replace regular flour in the funnel cake.