SWIRLED VANILLA CHOCOLATE FUNNEL CAKES

SWIRLED VANILLA CHOCOLATE FUNNEL CAKES 4 cups vegetable or canola oil for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Confectioner's sugar for serving or other toppings Heat oil in a pot to about 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium sized bowl until combined. Next whisk in wet ingredients: milk, eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is nice and smooth. Add half of the mixture to a funnel, squeeze bottle or even a cake decorating piping bag with a round tip. Add cocoa powder to the other half and add to a separate funnel. Once oil is nice and hot, swirl both batters together in a spirally shape (have fun with this part) into the oil and fry. Turn over once the first side is nice and golden brown. Once both sides are golden brown, remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain. These babies fry fast! Immediately cover with confectioner's sugar or other toppings and serve while hot. If you are frying a lot, feel free to keep these warm in the oven until you are ready to serve.