Description
Delight in these Churro Cupcakes, a delicious twist on the classic churro dessert. With a moist, cinnamon-infused cake base topped with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting and a dusting of cinnamon sugar, these cupcakes bring the warm, comforting flavors of churros into a portable, shareable treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 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 Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and clean presentation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning throughout the batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes thick and pale. Gradually incorporate the canola oil and vanilla extract, then blend in the sour cream for moisture and tanginess. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients until the batter is just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cinnamon, continuing to beat the frosting until it becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a perfect cinnamon flavor.
- Frost and Finish: Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them generously with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Finish by sprinkling a cinnamon and sugar mixture over the top to mimic the iconic churro coating.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- The cinnamon and sugar mixture for dusting can be adjusted to taste for more or less cinnamon intensity.
- These cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with vegan alternatives.
