Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Easy Churro Cupcakes, where the beloved flavors of churros come alive in a fluffy cupcake form. These treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to casual family gatherings. With their warm cinnamon sugar flavor and creamy frosting, they promise to satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your guests. Quick and simple to make, this recipe is designed for bakers of all levels. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with these churro-inspired delights that are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup melted butter (for topping)
- 2 cups sugar (for topping)
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 5 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- 5 tbsp heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a standing mixer, beat together sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Incorporate heavy cream into the mixture until blended.
- Gradually add flour while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream gently without overmixing.
- Spoon batter into liners about three-quarters full.
- Bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg