2 beaten eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. cooking oil

For batter, in mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs and milk. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture. Beat smooth with rotary beater.

In 8 inch skillet heat oil to 360 degrees. Using finger to cover bottom of funnel with a 1/2 inch spout, pour a generous 1/2 cup of batter into funnel. Remove finger, and release batter into hot oil, moving funnel in a circular motion to form a spiral.

Cook about 2 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown. Using 2 wide metal spatulas, turn cake over carefully. Cook about 1 minute more. Remove cake from oil, drain on paper towelling. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm cakes (with maple flavored syrup, if desired)