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Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

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Softly spiced churro cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting are a delicious treat perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Accurate measurement is crucial
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 tsps Ground Cinnamon Add more for stronger flavor
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a substitute
  • 3/4 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with almond milk
  • 1/2 cups Sour Cream Can substitute with yogurt
  • 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan butter
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar No direct substitutes unless using alternatives
  • 2 large Eggs Flaxseed may be used for vegan
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Low-fat versions may alter texture
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to avoid lumps
  • 1/4 cups Heavy Cream Optional for creaminess
  • 2 tbsps Cinnamon Sugar For garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • Muffin pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. In a measuring glass, combine vanilla extract, whole milk, and sour cream; whisk until smooth.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients alternately with wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes; check for doneness.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and other frosting ingredients.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to five days.

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