Delicious Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cupcakes

Imagine sinking your teeth into a delightful cupcake that captures the essence of churros in every bite. These Churro Cupcakes bring the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar right to your dessert table. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress friends and family with their unique twist on a classic treat.

These cupcakes are not just your average dessert; they are a celebration of flavor. Topped with a buttery cinnamon frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, each bite is reminiscent of those beloved churros you crave at fairs and carnivals. Plus, they’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Indulge in Churro Cupcakes

These Churro Cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and bursting with the classic flavors of cinnamon and sugar. The taste is a perfect balance of sweetness with a hint of spice, making it an irresistible treat for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
• Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. For the cinnamon sugar topping, mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
7. Frost the cooled cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 cupcakes
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 36g