Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a fluffy churro cupcake topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. These Churro Cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 (8 ounce) brick full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream, if needed
- cinnamon sugar, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- Sift dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. In a separate measuring glass, combine vanilla, whole milk, and sour cream until smooth. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the flour and milk mixtures in three additions, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, beating until fluffy. Add heavy cream if needed for consistency.
- Frost cupcakes: Pipe or spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Churro Cupcakes, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Cupcake Recipe, Dessert, Mexican Dessert
