Churro Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes that combine the soft texture of cake with a crunchy, cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk (room temperature)
For the Churro Coating
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Optional Frosting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Coating and Serving
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Dip each cooled cupcake into melted butter, and then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- For the optional frosting, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Pipe or spread onto the cupcakes before serving.
Notes
Churro Cupcakes are best served warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for 2-3 months. Allow frozen cupcakes to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.