Churro Cupcakes Recipe
Soft cinnamon-spiced cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and a dusting of cinnamon sugar, inspired by the classic churro. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or just because you love a little extra sweetness. They’re fluffy, flavorful, and oh-so-irresistible!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Cinnamon sugar for topping
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and sour cream, beginning and ending with dry.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Pipe cream cheese frosting on top and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- For extra churro flavor, dip the frosted cupcakes lightly into cinnamon sugar.
- These cupcakes taste best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- You can add a small churro stick as a garnish for presentation.