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Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the sweet, warm flavors of churros with these delightful Churro Cupcakes topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting! Perfect for everyday occasions or special celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the cupcakes.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder For rise and fluffy texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Star spice for churro flavor; adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Can substitute with vegetable oil for dairy-free.
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with applesauce or flax egg for egg-free.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any milk works—dairy or non-dairy.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Use full-fat for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
Optional Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon sugar Mix of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream the butter in a separate mixing bowl until it’s light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients. Don’t overmix!
  5. Scoop the batter into the lined muffin cups—fill them about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. While cooling, make the frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
  3. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
  4. Optional: Sprinkle more cinnamon sugar on top for that extra churro magic!

Notes

Allow the cupcakes to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting. You can experiment with flavors like almond extract in the frosting. Use a piping bag for beautifully swirled frosting.