Scrumptious Funnel Nut Cakes

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This succulent dessert is a summer time favorite! The cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top really gives the cake that extra punch! However, you could top these delicious cakes with just about anything (fruit, powdered sugar, etc.).  You can even go plain and they would still be great!

Cooking Instructions:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes per cake
*Makes about 8-10 servings (individual cakes)

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 2/3 cup pecans
• 2½ cups self rising flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 2/3 cup milk
• 2 eggs 
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• Vegetable oil for frying

Cooking Steps:

A)In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar and cinnamon together.
B) Chop the pecans in a bowl with a knife blade, carefully. Put that, along with your flour, sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla into a food processor. Chop for 30 seconds.
C)  Using a cast iron skillet, warm the vegetable oil to 375 degrees.
D) Evenly pour 3/4 cup of batter into the skillet and fry for one minute on each side. When complete, set aside to drain.
E) Put even amounts of the cinnamon-sugar topping on the cakes and serve when hot!

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories 401; Fat 22g; Cholesterol 48mg; Sodium 430mg; Carbohydrate 41g; Protein 6g.

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