Description
These Churro Cupcakes combine the warm, cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros with the soft, fluffy texture of cupcakes, topped with creamy cinnamon buttercream and a classic churro sugar finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- For the cinnamon sugar topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- For the cinnamon buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry mixture.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- To make the buttercream, beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Add vanilla and milk or cream, beat until fluffy and desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream.
- Brush or drizzle melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- For added flavor, fill cupcakes with dulce de leche or caramel.
- Top with a mini churro for extra flair.
- Use cream cheese frosting for a tangy variation.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option.
- Make mini versions for bite-sized treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg