Homemade Funnel Cakes

vegetable oil for frying1

and 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour

and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

salt

optional for flavor: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

large eggs

packed light brown sugar

vanilla extract

and 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk

Large, heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven

High-heat thermometer (I own this oneand this one-- love both)

Funnel, liquid measuring cup, or the pouring options listed in the post