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Churro Cupcakes: A Delicious Recipe to Satisfy Cravings

Churro Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of traditional churros with the moistness of cupcakes, topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the cinnamon sugar topping, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip the tops of the cooled cupcakes into the melted butter, then into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
  9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try adding a dollop of dulce de leche or chocolate ganache in the center of each cupcake before baking.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

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