Indulgent Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful twist on churro flavors, these Indulgent Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are light, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting.
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Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar optional
- ¼ cup caramel sauce optional
- ¼ cup dulce de leche optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together room-temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Fill the cupcake liners halfway and bake for 14-16 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and optionally garnish with cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce, or dulce de leche.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for frosting.
- Preheat the oven for consistent baking.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Customize with flavors that resonate with your palate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g