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Churro Cupcakes

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These Churro Cupcakes bring the delicious flavors of classic churros into a soft, cinnamon-sugar cupcake! Topped with creamy cinnamon buttercream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these cupcakes are perfect for any dessert lover. Enjoy the taste of a fair-favorite treat in a bite-sized, homemade cupcake.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk

For the Cinnamon Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Making the Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Making the Cinnamon Buttercream:

  1. Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, mixing well.
  2. Stir in vanilla and heavy cream (add 1 tbsp at a time) until frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Assembly:

  1. Pipe cinnamon buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.
  2. Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle over the frosting.
  3. Optionally, garnish with a small churro piece or drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

  • For extra churro flavor, brush cupcakes with melted butter before adding cinnamon sugar topping.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Best served fresh, but you can freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months.

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