Description
Delight in these Churro Cupcakes, featuring a soft, moist cake inspired by the classic churro flavor. Topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting and dusted with a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend, these cupcakes bring the beloved taste of churros in a fun, handheld form perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Frosting
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Topping
- Cinnamon & sugar mixture for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and clean-up after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine and aerate the dry components.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is thick and pale. Gradually add canola oil and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Incorporate Sour Cream and Dry Ingredients: Add the sour cream to the wet mixture and then carefully fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, ensuring a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, beating until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Frost and Finish: Spread or pipe the cinnamon cream cheese frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Finally, sprinkle each cupcake with a generous dusting of the cinnamon and sugar mixture for that classic churro touch.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the frosting and topping according to your taste preference.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger churro flavor, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top just before serving.
