Churro Cupcakes Recipe

A homemade churro cupcakes recipe with a fluffy vanilla base, cinnamon sugar topping, and rich cinnamon buttercream frosting. These cupcakes deliver all the churro flavor without frying — soft, sweet, and irresistibly spiced.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 45

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 285kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Muffin tin
12 Paper liners
2 Mixing bowls
1 Electric mixer
1 Wire cooling rack
1 Piping bag and tips
1 Small whisk
1 Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Cupcake Base

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour can substitute gluten-free blend
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder for rise and texture
¼ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar white sugar preferred
2 large eggs room temperature
½ cup sour cream adds moisture
2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure vanilla preferred
¼ cup whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

3 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon fresh for best flavor

Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting

½ cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar sifted for smooth texture
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warm flavor
2 tablespoons heavy cream adjust for texture

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream, ending with flour.
Mix in milk slowly until smooth; don’t overmix.
Fill liners ¾ full and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Bake 18–20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Beat butter for frosting; add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and cream.
Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes; sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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