Funnel cake vs elephant ear: Delightful fried treats deconstructed
– Funnel cakes and elephant ears are popular sweet treats found at carnivals and fairs
– Funnel cakes have a lacy, pretzel-like appearance with overlapping pieces, while elephant ears are a single, bubble-filled blob
– The differences between the two treats include their ingredients, how they are made, and the tools used to make them
– Elephant ears and funnel cakes are popular fair foods
– Elephant ears are more commonly found in the Midwest, while funnel cakes are more widespread
– Funnel cakes are made from a pancake or waffle batter, while elephant ears are made from sweet pastry dough
– The original topping for elephant ears is cinnamon and sugar, while powdered sugar is used for funnel cakes
– There will be no elephant ears at the County Fair Chicago event, but there will be corn dogs, funnel cakes, lemon shake-ups, and cotton candy served by Bo’s Concessions.