Churro Cupcakes
Churro cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of churros with soft, fluffy cupcakes, topped with creamy cinnamon frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
For the Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation of Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Mix in the vegetable oil and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter equally among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Preparation of Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing. Do not overfill your cupcake liners; fill them about two-thirds full to ensure even baking. For an extra kick, add a dash of nutmeg to the batter for additional flavor.