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Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Clara Pepper

Indulgent Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Imagine walking into a cozy café, where the sweet aroma of cinnamon invites you to take a seat and indulge in a delightful treat. Well, let me transport you to that moment with my scrumptious Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Optional cinnamon sugar
  • Optional caramel sauce
  • Optional dulce de leche

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin pan by lining it with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Then, add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract and vegetable oil.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Scoop the batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about halfway. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
  6. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the room temperature cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla.
  7. Once the cupcakes are cooled, use a piping bag to frost each cupcake and add optional garnishes as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • Only fill cupcake liners halfway, as these Churro Cupcakes will rise during baking.
  • Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  • Ensure both the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature.
  • For a professional touch, use a piping bag with a large round tip.
  • Keep an eye on baking time; check for doneness at 14 minutes.

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