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Churro Cupcakes

Churro Cupcakes are fluffy and light cinnamon sugar cupcakes that are easy to make and even easier to fall in love with!  They are made with common baking ingredients that you may even have in your pantry right now!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Mexican-American Fusion

Ingredients

Cupcakes
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
Frosting:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons Butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and set aside. 
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, mix the butter and sugar until they are light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, until just combined then mix in the vanilla and oil.
  4. Add ⅓ of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and gently stir in, using a spatula, until they are barely combined. Add half of the milk, stirring until it is just combined.
  5. Repeat these steps with the remaining flour mixture and milk, ending with the flour. Do not over mix.
  6. Fill each cupcake tin with 2 tablespoons of batter, or until the cupcake tin is filled halfway.
  7. Bake the cupcakes for 14 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with one or two crumbs clinging to it. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. using a hand mixer, mix the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until they are smooth. Add the sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well between each addition.
  2. Stir in the cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Then stir in the vanilla.
  3. Beat the mixture well, until light and fluffy. Pipe onto the cupcakes and sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Updated on April 14, 2020
  • Originally Posted on September 30, 2012

Nutrition Information

Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 177mg (7%) Potassium 104mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 177mg 7%
Potassium 104mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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