Churro Cupcakes: Easy Indulgence for Your Sweet Tooth
Indulge in these delightful churro cupcakes that combine the flavors of traditional churros in a soft and fluffy cupcake. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes are baking, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before rolling in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider filling the cupcakes with dulce de leche.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon in the topping according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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