In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well-combined.
Add the flour and baking powder. Whisk in just until combined.
Set aside.
In a heavy skillet, heat the oil to 375F.
Cover the bottom end of a funnel with your finger.
Spoon 1/2 cup batter into the funnel.
Hold the funnel several inches over the hot oil and move your finger to release the batter.
Swirl the batter into the oil in a spiral motion. I've found going from the outside of the spiral to inside works best.
Fry until golden brown on one side.
Carefully flip the funnel cake over and continue to fry until the other side is golden brown.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.
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Notes
Any milk from skim milk to whole milk will work. Non-dairy milks, such as almond milk, will also work in this recipe.
To properly measure the flour, stir or sift the flour to break it up. Lightly spoon into the measuring cup and level without tapping or packing the flour.
Please use an oil that is made for deep-frying, such peanut oil or canola oil.
Funnel: If you don't have a kitchen funnel, you can use something like a liquid measuring cup that has a pourable spout.