Churro Cupcakes

35 minutes

These Churro Cupcakes will blow your mind! 

Delicious, moist vanilla cupcakes topped with rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar. 

Perfect for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or just because…. if you love churros, you’re sure to love these!

Churros!!! What’s not to love!? They’re thick and chewy and sweet and fried…and totally covered in a delicious cinnamon sugar mixture. But. A few things about them. Making them at home involves frying (not always my favorite) and finding them in stores is nearly impossible. Which is why churro-inspired desserts are totally the way to go!

And let me tell you… these cupcakes are our absolute favorite. Between the vanilla cake and the cinnamon frosting and the cinnamon sugar topping, they have all the flavors you expect out of a Mexican dessert. And they’re SO much easier than the real thing!

They start with my favorite cupcake recipe, complete with the cream cheese frosting my whole family loves. And let me tell you….there’s something about the addition of cream cheese that takes these (and any) cupcakes to the next level!

Whether you’re hosting a Mexican-themed party, looking for a fun Cinco de Mayo dessert, or just obsessed  like me…you’re sure to fall in love with this recipe. 

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS RECIPE?

• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Eggs
• Granulated sugar
• Canola oil
• Vanilla extract
• Sour cream
• Unsalted butter
• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar

HOW DO YOU MAKE CHURRO CUPCAKES?

1. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thickened and lightened to a cream color. Add the oil and vanilla and mix until blended.
3. Mix in the sour cream, then the flour mixture. Blend until batter is smooth.
4. Pour into cupcake tins and bake, then cool on wire racks.
5. Once cool, frost with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1. In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and vanilla on low speed until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar and cinnamon and mix until smooth.
3. Scoop frosting into an icing bag and decorate cupcakes as desired.

CAN YOU SUBSTITUTE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING?

Yes, you can absolutely substitute buttercream of any type of frosting you would like. Just add 1-2 tsp. of cinnamon to your favorite recipe and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

OTHER SUBSTITUTIONS/VARIATIONS:

• Add cinnamon to the cupcake batter for an extra boost of flavor
• Make chocolate cupcakes for a chocolate churro experience
• Scoop out the center of the cupcake and stuff it with more frosting
• Decorate your cupcakes with cinnamon sticks
• Skip the frosting altogether and top with melted butter and plenty of cinnamon & sugar

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

• Don’t skimp on the creaming process! Take 2-3 minutes to cream the eggs and sugar before adding other ingredients.
• Measure the flour by spooning it into a measuring cup and leveling it off with the edge of a knife. Don’t scoop it!
• Once you add the flour mixture, mix the batter just until it’s combined. Do not overmix.
• Fill cupcake tins 2/3 full. Do not overfill.
• Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for the frosting. Cold ingredients won’t mix properly, and warm ingredients won’t have the right consistency.
• For the best results, use a piping bag and tip. In a pinch, you can use a heavy ziploc bag with the corner snipped.

Looking for more recipes to round out your Cinco de Mayo menu?

• Shrimp Tacos
• Loaded Chicken Quesadillas
• Easy Guacamole
• Pico de Gallo
• Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
• Frozen Mango Margaritas
• Baja Fish Tacos

And here are a few of our favorite cupcake recipes, too!

• Lemon Cupcakes
• Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes
• Strawberry Orange Cupcakes

Churro Cupcakes

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These Churro Cupcakes will blow your mind! Deliciously moist vanilla cupcakes topped with rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or just because.... if you love churros, you're sure to love these easy, delicious Churro Cupcakes!

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Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 c. sugar
• 1 c. canola oil
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c. sour cream

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
• 12 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 6 c. powdered sugar
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• cinnamon & sugar mixture

Instructions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg and yolk and sugar until thickened and lightened to a cream color, about 2 min.
3. Add the oil and vanilla and mix until blended.
4. Mix in the sour cream, then the flour mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour into 24 regular size muffin tins lined with cupcake liners.
6. Bake at 350 degrees 18-23 min.
7. Cool completely.
8. Prepare frosting by combining butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat on low speed until smooth, about 1 min.
9. Add the powdered sugar and cinnamon, mixing until smooth, about 1 min, then beat on medium speed for 1 min. to lighten frosting.
10. Spoon into a piping bag and frost cupcakes as desired.
11. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 480Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 153mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 1gSugar: 53gProtein: 3g

These Churro Cupcakes will blow your mind! Deliciously moist vanilla cupcakes topped with rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or just because…. if you love churros, you’re sure to love these easy, delicious Churro Cupcakes!