Chocolate Churro Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Churro Cake recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the delightful texture of churros, creating a unique dessert that is sure to impress. The cake is moist, decadent, and topped with a cinnamon sugar coating that mimics the beloved churro treat.

Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat at home, this cake recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques, making it accessible for bakers of all levels.

Delicious Chocolate Churro Cake

This Chocolate Churro Cake features layers of rich chocolate cake, complemented by a cinnamon sugar topping that adds a delightful crunch. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
½ cup unsalted butter (for topping)
1 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Topping: In a small saucepan, melt the butter. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are cool, brush the top of each layer with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Serve: Stack the layers and serve the cake as is, or with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat.