Funnel Cake Mix (gifts in a Jar)

Looking for something different to give as a "Gift in a Jar"? Why not Funnel Cake Mix? This is from "Gifts in a Jar For Kids" cookbook. Don't forget to attach a gift tag with the mixing and frying directions. (I would never allow a child to deep fry, but mixing the mix and sprinkling powdered sugar is fun!)

• Ready In: 24 mins
• Yields: 16 cakes

Ingredients

• FUNNEL CAKE MIX

• 4  cups all-purpose flour
• 3  tablespoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking powder (yes 3T plus 1t)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon

• FOR EVERY 4 FUNNEL CAKES

• 1  egg
• 3⁄4 cup milk
•  vegetable oil
•  powdered sugar

Directions

1. FUNNEL CAKE MIX:
2. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; stir until the mixture is well blended.
3. Place mix in a wide- mouth 1 quart canning jar.
4. Attach a gift tag with the mixing and frying directions.
5. MIXING AND FRYING DIRECTIONS:
6. Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to a depth of 1 inch.
7. Heat oil to 360°F over medium high heat.
8. In a small bowl, combine egg and milk.
9. Add 1 cup Funnel cake mix and beat with fork until smooth.
10. Holding finger under funnel opening, pour about 1/4 cup batter into funnel.
11. Allow batter to pour from funnel into hot oil, moving funnel in a circle to form a spiral shape.
12. Fry 1 minute, turn cake over and continue frying until golden brown.
13. Remove from heat to paper towel to drain.
14. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.