Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of a classic churro and a fluffy cupcake with these irresistible Churro Cupcakes. These cinnamon-infused treats are topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping and a creamy cinnamon buttercream frosting, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Prepare Cupcake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, mixing until combined. Divide batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture and cool on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix until smooth, adding milk for desired consistency.
- Frost Cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes and garnish with churro or cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, brush warm cupcakes with melted butter before adding cinnamon sugar.
- Best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
