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Churro Cupcakes

Delicious cupcakes combining the fluffy texture of cake with the sweet, spicy flavor of traditional churros, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
For Coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon for coating
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons milk for frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk until just combined.
Baking
  1. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Coating and Frosting
  1. For the coating, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Brush the cooled cupcakes with melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  2. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, mixing until smooth. Add milk until the desired consistency is reached, then frost the cupcakes.

Notes

Serve Churro Cupcakes at room temperature. They can be paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with chocolate sauce for extra indulgence. Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. For a fun touch, add mini chocolate chips or caramel pieces to the batter.