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Easy Churro Cupcakes Recipe

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Churro Cupcakes are a fun and festive dessert inspired by the classic cinnamon-sugar churro, featuring a moist cinnamon-spiced cupcake topped with cinnamon buttercream and a dusting of sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
  • Extra cinnamon sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix sour cream and milk together in a small bowl.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  7. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
  10. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use a large star tip for a churro-like frosting effect.
  • Top each cupcake with a mini churro for extra flair.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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