Sweet Spanish Cinnamon Churro Cake With Vanilla Glaze

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Churro cake takes the cinnamon sugar coating and bakes it into a soft cake with a glaze on top. I brush the top with butter so the cinnamon sugar actually sticks.

Ideal as a special treat, this cake is topped with a creamy vanilla glaze that perfectly complements its sweet, cinnamon-spiced flavor. Follow this recipe for a delicious take on a classic favorite.

Delicious Churro Cake with Vanilla Glaze

This churro cake recipe yields a soft, fluffy cake infused with cinnamon and sugar, reminiscent of traditional Spanish churros. It’s baked to perfection and topped with a rich vanilla glaze. This dessert serves 8 to 10 people and is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Topping: While the cake is baking, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping.
Finish the Cake: Once baked, immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over the hot cake. Let it cool completely in the pan.