2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Oil (for deep-fat frying)
Confectioners' sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, water and vanilla extract; mix well. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F.

Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup of batter into the funnel. Holding the funnel several inches above the skillet, release your finger and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all the batter is released (scraping with a rubber spatula if needed). Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Yields 8 cakes.