
This Churro Cake Recipe combines the flavors of traditional churros with the moist texture of cake. It’s a delightful dessert that features a cinnamon-sugar topping and a rich, buttery flavor.
Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Serve it at parties, gatherings, or simply as a treat for yourself.
Easy Churro Cake Recipe
This churro cake is a moist vanilla cake swirled with cinnamon and sugar, topped with a sweet glaze. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix the Cake Batter: Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Layer Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer and then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 50g