Description
These Churro Cupcakes combine the warm, cinnamon-sugar flavors of traditional churros with a moist, fluffy cupcake base. Topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting and dusted with cinnamon sugar, these cupcakes offer a delightful twist 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly distributed for a consistent batter texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients and Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and fluffy. Gradually add the canola oil and vanilla extract, then mix in the sour cream. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising. Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and cinnamon, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost and Garnish: Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, frost them generously with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Finally, sprinkle each cupcake with a cinnamon-sugar mixture for that classic churro flavor and appealing finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting the cream cheese frosting.
- The cinnamon-sugar mixture can be customized with more or less cinnamon to suit taste preferences.
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth frosting.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute canola oil with vegetable oil or melted butter if preferred.
