Banana Funnel Cakes

Banana Funnel Cakes

1 cup banana puree
1 1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
Oil for frying
Sifted powdered sugar

In blender or food processor, puree bananas; add milk, then eggs
and sugar.

Sift together flour and spices and add to banana mixture.

In skillet or electric frying pan, heat 1/2" oil to 375F. Cover
the small opening of a funnel with finger. Pour 1/4 cup batter
into funnel. Hold funnel over hot oil and drizzle batter in
swirls and crisscross in a lace-like pattern. Fry about 1 minute
or until brown. Turn and brown second side.

Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

This recipe for Banana Funnel Cakes serves/makes 12.