Crispy Golden Lacy Cakes

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 large eggs

06 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk

07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Frying and Serving

08 - Vegetable oil, about 4 cups

09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# How To Make:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

02 - Beat eggs in a separate bowl, then incorporate milk and vanilla extract.

03 - Gradually pour wet ingredients into dry mix, whisking until smooth and pourable; adjust consistency with a splash of milk if necessary.

04 - Fill a deep skillet or heavy pot with vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 375°F (190°C).

05 - Pour about 1/2 cup batter into a funnel or squeeze bottle; release unfingered spout over hot oil in swirling motions to form lacy shapes; fry 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.

06 - Lift cakes with tongs and drain on paper towels; repeat with remaining batter.

07 - Dust the warm cakes generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately for best texture.

# Helpful Hints:

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They taste like the fair but take less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
The batter is forgiving and comes together with just a whisk and a bowl.
Watching the batter spiral into hot oil never gets old, no matter how many times you make them.

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Oil temperature is non-negotiable—too cool and they'll be greasy; too hot and they'll burn before the inside cooks through.
The funnel or squeeze bottle technique takes one or two practice tries, but once you get the spiral motion down, it becomes almost meditative.

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