Description

Easy Churro Cupcakes are a fun and delicious dessert inspired by the classic cinnamon-sugar treat. These moist vanilla cupcakes are topped with a cinnamon-spiced buttercream and finished with a churro-style sugar coating for the ultimate sweet bite.

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Buttercream:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
2–3 tbsp milk or cream

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Mix in sour cream, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Stir just until combined.
Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Lightly brush cooled cupcake tops with melted butter (optional) and dip into the cinnamon sugar mix for a churro-like finish.
For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk. Beat until light and fluffy.
Pipe or spread cinnamon buttercream on cooled cupcakes and garnish with a mini churro or dusting of cinnamon sugar if desired.

Notes

Make cupcakes ahead and frost just before serving for best texture.
Top with mini churros for a festive presentation.
Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter and frosting.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 320
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg