Funnel Cake Ice Cream Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 2 l. neutral oil for frying
• 1 package (430 g) vanilla cake mix
• 0.5 cups premium flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 and 1/3 cups whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 container (1.5 l) strawberry ice cream
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar

Preparation:

1. Pour oil into a Dutch oven and attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side. Set over medium-high heat and heat to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack on top. The oil must be very hot for frying!
2. Funnel Cakes :
   
   Place the cake mixture in a large bowl. Add the flour and baking powder. Add the milk and eggs. Mix with a mixer until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag and snip off a small corner.
3. Quickly press the dough into the hot oil in a circular motion to form a lacy circle about 8 cm in diameter. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Carefully remove from the oil and place on a wire rack on a baking sheet (they are fragile). Repeat to make 16 layers. They will crisp up as they cool.
4. Let the ice cream soften on the counter for about 5 minutes. Spoon the ice cream into 8 cake layers. Place another cake layer on top of each ball and gently press it into place. Dust the ice cream sandwich with powdered sugar and serve immediately.