Homemade Flat Top Griddle Funnel Cakes

Last Updated on October 28, 2025 by Carne Diem

Griddle Funnel Cake: Fair Food at Home

Funnel cake is a classic treat that is often enjoyed at fairs and festivals. But did you know that you can easily make funnel cake at home using a Blackstone griddle?

Tracing its origins to the Pennsylvania Dutch community, this indulgent dessert offers a taste of pure, sweet nostalgia and can easily be made on a griddle or flattop like a Blackstone. Best yet, this method does not require a messy and sometimes dangerous vat of frying oil.

Why a Use a Griddle?

While deep frying is the traditional method, using a griddle offers several advantages:

• Less Mess: No splattering hot oil to contend with.
• Easier Control: You have more control over the cooking temperature, preventing burning.
• Healthier (Slightly): You use less oil overall.

Making Funnel Cake at Home on a Griddle

Making funnel cake on a Blackstone or griddle is fun and easy and uses common ingredients.

Ingredients for Homemade Funnel Cake

To make funnel cake at home you will need to gather a few common ingredients. Here is what you will need:

Dry Ingredients: Flour, White Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt

Liquid Ingredients: Milk, Water, Vanilla Extract, Almond Extract

Additional Ingredients: Butter, Eggs

You will also need a little oil for the griddle.

Toppings: You can use a variety of toppings for your homemade griddle funnel cake. Of course powdered sugar is always a classic but some of our other favorites include caramel syrup, chocolate syrup, and fresh fruit, like sliced strawberries.

Additional Equipment: In addition to a griddle or Blackstone, you will need a squirt bottle or funnel for thinly pouring the funnel cake batter.

Cooking the Funnel Cakes on a Griddle

Cooking the funnel cakes on a flat top griddle is quick and easy. With these tips and instructions, you can easily make delicious funnel cake at home on your Blackstone griddle. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

Make the Batter: First, combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

Next, in a 2nd bowl beat the eggs and add the liquid ingredients (milk, vanilla and almond extracts).

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined and smooth. Don't overmix. The mixture should have the consistency of a like a thin pancake batter.

Preheat the Griddle: Heat your griddle to medium-low heat (around 300-325°F. Lightly grease the surface of the Blackstone or griddle with oil.

Fill the Squeeze Bottle: Pour the batter into your squeeze bottle, funnel or piping bag.

Create the Funnel Cake: You will want to cook the funnel cakes in batches. Add ½ a tablespoon of butter to the griddle. Once melted add some of the batter, in thin strips, working back and forth and then across back and forth the other way. Aim for a thin, lacy design. Don't worry about perfection; the irregular shapes are part of the charm.

Cook and Flip: Cook for about 1-2 minutes, then flip the funnel cake over with a thin spatula and cook for 60 more seconds. If needed flip one additional time and cook for 30 seconds, or until golden brown and crispy.

Repeat the process with the remaining butter and batter.

Drain and Dust: Remove the cooked funnel cake from the griddle and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil (there is not typically much with this method).

Serve and Enjoy! Griddle funnel cake is best served fresh and warm. Top the funnel cakes with powdered sugar, caramel and chocolate sauce, and
strawberries, or use your favorite toppings.

Tips and Tricks for Funnel Cake Success:

• Batter Consistency: The batter should be pourable but not too thin. If it's too thick, add a splash of milk.
• Griddle Temperature: If the funnel cake browns too quickly, lower the heat. If it's taking too long, increase the heat slightly.
• Oil Amount: You only need a light coating of oil on the griddle. Too much oil will result in a greasy funnel cake.
• Creative Toppings: While powdered sugar is classic, feel free to get creative with toppings like chocolate sauce, fruit, whipped cream, or sprinkles.

Griddle funnel cake is a fun and easy way to bring the taste of the fair home, but why stop there. Try out some of our other great dessert recipes to make on your grill, smoker, or griddle:

• Grilled Peaches with Amaretto Whipped Cream
• Smores Gooey Butter Cake
• Ooni Apple Crisp Dessert Pizza
• Smoked Bourbon Maple Pecan Pie
• Samoas Coconut Cream Pie

So fire up your griddle and enjoy this delicious treat!

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