Servings
Font
Back
0 from 51 votes

Churro Cupcakes

A vanilla and cinnamon sugar cupcake is topped with cream cheese frosting and homemade churros!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 16 cupcakes
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk at room temperature
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the frosting:
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the cinnamon sugar:
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Churros for topping

Instructions

To make the cupcakes:
    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
  2. In a measuring cup, whisk together Greek yogurt and milk; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. On low speed, alternate adding dry ingredients and yogurt/milk in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat just until incorporated.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting:
  1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon frosting into piping bag and frost cupcakes.
To make the cinnamon sugar:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over cupcakes, top with small bites of churros. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include churros.
  • You can prep the cupcakes up to 2 days in advance and store them in the refrigerator. Bring them to room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to serving. We recommend waiting to top them with the mini churros until just before serving. If you store them in the refrigerator with the mini churros, the churros will get soggy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 632IU (13%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

% Daily Value*

Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 632IU 13%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.