Editing Funnel cake (section)

==Cultural variations==
[[File:Oregon State Fair funnel cake.jpg|thumb|A funnel cake topped with [[custard]] and [[whipped cream]]]]

===Europe===
In south [[German cuisine]], the equivalent is called ''Strauben'' or ''Strieble'' and is made and served similarly. In [[Finnish cuisine]], the analogous ''tippaleipä'' (literally droplet bread) is traditionally served at May Day ([[Vappu]]) celebrations, alongside [[Sima (mead)|sima]]. In Lithuania, it is called ''skruzdėlynas'', which literally translates to "ant nest". It is normally made in early spring to empty last year's honey stock and make more space for the new one, and it is also made at the first harvest of honey. The Armenian equivalent ''mrjnabujn'' ([[:hy:Մրջնաբույն (տորթ)]]) also translates to "ant nest".

===Asia===
In the Indian subcontinent, a similar dessert, with a crystallized sugary exterior coating, is called [[jalebi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-02 |title=Apple funnel cakes (jalebi) |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/apple-funnel-cakes-jalebi |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=[[SBS Food]] |language=en}}</ref> In Iran, this is known as ''[[Jalebi#Iran|zulbia]]'' and is a popular dessert.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-09 |title=Mashti Malone's Zoolbia |url=https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/a34150948/mashti-malones-zoolbia-recipe/ |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=[[Woman's Day]] |language=en-us}}</ref> These differ from funnel cake in using no baking powder, which results in a crunchy and somewhat chewy texture.<ref name="book" />

[[Kumukunsi]] is another similar native doughnut from the [[Maguindanao people]] in the [[Philippines]]. It is made with [[rice flour]], duck eggs, and sugar that is molded into rope-like strands and then fried in a loose spiral. They have the taste and consistency of creamy pancakes.<ref name="kum1">{{cite web|url=http://www.choosephilippines.com/eat/local-flavors/489/kumukunsi/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130818013805/http://www.choosephilippines.com/eat/local-flavors/489/kumukunsi/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=August 18, 2013|title=Kumukunsi|date=30 July 2013|publisher=ChoosePhilippines|access-date=29 January 2017}}</ref><ref name="kum2">{{cite web|url=https://prezi.com/1lza-8efa0kq/doon-po-sa-amin-kinikilala-ang-pagkaing-muslim/|title=Doon Po Sa Amin: Kinikilala Ang Pagkaing Muslim|author=Leslie Joyce Belais|date=27 December 2012|publisher=Prezi|access-date=29 January 2017}}</ref>

===United States===
In the U.S., funnel cakes were originally associated with the [[Pennsylvania Dutch Country]]. It is one of the first North American fried foods, which is associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch, German immigrants who came to Pennsylvania in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, it is a staple dish that can be found at amusement parks and fairs all over the country. The name "funnel" later came from the technique used to make the cakes, in which the pancake-like batter is poured into hot oil through a funnel.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://blog.gmpopcorn.com/2014/03/the-origins-of-two-american-fried-dough-classics-funnel-cakes-and-elephant-ears/|title=The Origins of Two American Fried Dough Classics: Funnel Cakes and Elephant Ears|date=2014-03-26|access-date=2017-06-13|language=en-US}}</ref>