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Churro Cupcakes

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Churro Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic churro, bringing the same cinnamon-sugar coating and warm flavors into a soft, fluffy cupcake. Topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze and a dusting of cinnamon-sugar, these cupcakes capture all the deliciousness of churros in a fun, individual-sized treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • For the cinnamon sugar coating:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. Make the cupcake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  3. Fill the cupcake liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  4. Bake the cupcakes: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Cinnamon sugar coating: While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Brush the warm cupcakes with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.
  6. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.
  7. Drizzle with glaze: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled and coated in cinnamon sugar, drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the top of each cupcake for an extra sweet touch.
  8. Serve: Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these delicious, churro-inspired cupcakes with a cup of coffee, milk, or your favorite beverage!

Notes

Chocolate Churro Cupcakes: Add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients to make a chocolate version of these cupcakes. You can also add mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra indulgence.Stuffed Churro Cupcakes: Fill the center of the cupcakes with dulce de leche or chocolate ganache for a gooey surprise in the middle.Apple Cinnamon Churro Cupcakes: Add finely chopped apples to the batter for an apple-cinnamon twist on the churro flavor.Vegan Churro Cupcakes: Use non-dairy butter and plant-based milk to make these cupcakes vegan. You can replace the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water per egg).

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