Mini Banana Funnel Cakes are infused with cinnamon and shaped into mini swirls of deep fried goodness. Dusted with a coating of powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate ganache!
If you’ve been hanging out in my little corner over here for a while, you’d come to notice I like my desserts fried.
Whether it’s a slice of cheesecake or a ball of cookie dough… it’s all SO GOOD!
Don’t you think if you’re going to be diving into something sweet and full of those invisible calories, why not have it fried?!
Last Fall, I shared with you my Mini Pumpkin Funnel Cakes. I’m obsessed with pumpkin flavored anything.
And, if that’s means frying it up– I did.
I’ll give my family and you a break during this time from pumpkin. But deep down inside, I could really could go for some… but I’ll go to my next favorite baking ingredient– the over ripened bananas. These kind of bananas are the best for baking, by the way. Otherwise, they are never eaten up here in this house.
I am presenting you different version of my funnel cake recipe.
These Mini Banana Funnel Cakes are beyond moist on the inside and increditably crispy on the outside. One bite and you’ll know exactly what I mean!
These little minis are great naked (aka, plain)… or with some drizzle action of Chocolate Ganache.
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup milk (I use whole milk.)
- 2 large over ripened bananas
- 3 tablespoons sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 1/2 cups peanut oil for frying, may use vegetable oil. (I found the peanut oil taste better and was more crunchy on the outer edges.)
- powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- In a large mixing bowl, start by whisking together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Puree peeled bananas, egg, milk, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla in a food processor or blender. Pour into the dry ingredients and gently stir until you no longer see flour. Do not over mix.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. (Depending upon your skillet and stove, you may adjust the temperature a little higher or lower.)
- Spoon batter into a piping bag with a small to medium tip. OR you may use a plastic bag with one corner snipped without a tip. (I used a Wilton size 32 tip. It is an opened star tip to give the funnel cakes a different outer edge texture and look.)
- Pipe the batter into the heated oil with a small circular pattern starting from the inside winding your way outwards. I made these to be about 3 inches wide.
- Allow them to cook on each side for about 1 minute and a half. A total of about 3 minutes. Again, it also depends on how your pan heats up.
- Use a flat spatula to lightly and carefully flip the funnel cakes over. (If using tongs, place the tongs on the left and right of the frying batterβ not from top to bottom.)
- Drain on paper towels.
- Heat whipping cream in a heat safe bowl in microwave for 45 seconds. Stir in butter, vanilla, and chocolate chips until completely melted. Drizzle over funnel cakes with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Makes about one dozen 3 inch sized mini funnel cakes. May be stored in a closed container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Best served right out of the fryer. Store leftover ganache in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Heat to reuse.
Go a little further and top these funnel cakes with a dollop of whipped cream.
You’ll have no regrets!
***What is your favorite fried treat?***
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Insanity!!!!! These look insanely delicious. My bestie LOVES funnel cakes and her birthday is coming up. I have to make these for sure!
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Shannon, this would be a great gift to make for your friend! Homemade goods are always my favorite when it comes to gifts. π
I literally have a TON of overripe bananas sitting on my counter right now and I’m seriously thinking about running in the kitchen right now and making these amazing-looking funnel cakes. Gloria, they’re gorgeous! Love that lovely chocolate ganache on top. pinned!
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Sarah, somehow that does not surprise me you have some bananas ready to be used for baking! π
I have to admit, I don’t care too much for most fried desserts. But I LOVE funnel cakes. My mom used to make them for us when we were children as an extra special treat and I still can’t get enough of them. I definitely need to try this banana version!
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Ashley, same with me when I was little. Gotta just love how it’s all swirly!
omg! that looks so good!!
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What a brilliant idea Gloria!! I love funnel cakes! They so remind me of going to the carnival when I was a kid! And banana flavored really makes this appealing!
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Renee, we always had them growing up. It wasn’t until a year ago, I actually got to try one at the State Fair… still such a treat! You’ll love the taste of the banana in it… taste just like a fried piece of banana bread. π
Oh who DOESN’T love fried desserts!?! These are awesome – great idea!
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Who doesn’t like a funnel cake? Totally sounds like a recipe that my kids would LOVE. Will have to give this a try on a weekend.
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Erlene, these are fun little mini’s to make… and eat! Enjoy!
Sinful, but really delicious treat!
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I’ve never had a funnel cake before, so I think that may have to change with me making these wonderful beautie. Pinned!
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Rochelle, you’ll really love how fun these are to make. There are step by step pictures on my pumpkin funnel cakes in the link above. Enjoy!
These look fabulous and sound so delicious!!!
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Oh my gosh! My kiddos would beg me to make these!! I have some bananas on the counter – so I just may!!
Jamie, that is the whole reason I came up with these… those bananas that are always visible on my counter. We needed to make something a little out of the norm. π
So right, if your gonna go for dessert… go big or go home! This is definitely something I would go for, chocolate, bananas, and fried… now your talking. Love it Gloria!
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Gloria, I’m such a huge sucker for funnel cake! I’ve never made my own at home before. And I’ve certainly never had a banana version!
Sally, when you have some free time, you’ll definitely have to make some. You’ll love them! π
I’m going to have to give these a try. They look fantastic!
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You’re a woman after my own heart, Gloria! Nothing beats a perfectly fried dessert, especially when it comes as a mini!! I have never attempted to make my own funnel cakes, but this cute version has me practically begging to make it. Also, the addition of bananas is genius!
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Always makes you feel a little better when you’re eating mini dessert versions, right?! Means we can just eat more than one! Thanks so much, Kathi!
Oh my lord! I wan’t these for lunch now!
You are too funny, Rina! This is actually what I had for lunch… I couldn’t stand looking at them anymore after they were photographed… so I had to eat them!
Ok, I didn’t even need to see the picture to immediately click on the link for this, the title alone has me drooling, BUT now that I did, holy cow, do these look to-die-for. Funnel cakes are one of those foods that fills me with nostalgia, I was OBSESSED with them as a kid, so these really get to me!
You are so sweet, Nicole! I hope you really like these. They’re super fun to make and eat, of course!
I have been drooling over these pictures since you posted! What a wonderful idea and so creative!!
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Your family is so lucky to have you making all these wonderful dishes all the time! I’m totally craving these right now and have no idea what I’m going to do about it. haha
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Freeeeaking out over here. Bananas are one if my all time favorite foods! And don’t get me started on funnel cakes. Never tried them at home, but I will lug out the ole fryer for these. Pinning! (Though really, how could anyone NOT pin this?!)
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Mary Frances, you are just too sweet, thank you! Now get frying… π
omg. these look seriously TOO good! is there such a thing?
Thank you so much, Kristina!
I’ve never made funnel cake before but, holy moly these with the chocolate drizzle look amazing!!
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Cindy, these are really fun to make… and the chocolate part isn’t bad either. π
Oh my gosh looking at this at 7am was a mistake… now all I want in life are these funnel cakes!!!! So hungry! Hahaha, these are gorgeous!
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Your posts are keeping my Pin boards busy! These look absolutely divine. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
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Wow, these look brilliant! I could quite happily devour that entire plate. Visiting from Weekend Re-treat link party.
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You are the queen of fried desserts and I love it! I always leave your blog hungry though. π These funnel cakes look 1000 times better than anything I’ve ever seen at a fair!
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I bet these taste out of this world! Thanks for sharing them with us. Pinned!
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oh my goodness, BANANA funnel cakes?!? Genius! I want!
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Oh my Mercy! My boy children would flip out if I made these! π
Pinning and making!
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My boys loved these so much, they kept sneaking in to eat them while I was photographing them. Your kids would definitely love these, Ashley!
I think my heart just skipped a beat – seriously! These look incredible Gloria! I loved loved loved funnel cakes growing up but haven’t had one in a while and now I won’t be able to stop thinking about them after seeing these banana ones. They sound heavenly and I can’t stop drooling over that chocolate drizzle! I know I’ve said it before but your boys are really lucky to have you make them all these special treats π
You are so sweet, Kelly… and you really do always make me smile!
Oh MY, Gloria! These look absolutely amazing!! I have a bit of a frying fear….but these just might make me change my mind π Pinning….and featuring tonight at SNF!!
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