Description

Churro Cupcakes are a delicious fusion of classic cinnamon-sugar churros and moist vanilla cupcakes, topped with cinnamon frosting and a sprinkle of sugar for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)
2 tbsp milk (for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla extract.
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk/sour cream to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack.
For topping, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush cooled cupcakes with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and optionally garnish with more cinnamon-sugar or a mini churro.

Notes

You can add a mini churro on top for decoration and extra churro flavor.
Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt if preferred.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg