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Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delightful churro cupcakes topped with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Cinnamon sugar (for dusting)
  • Mini churros (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps.
  3. Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
  4. Using a scoop or spoon, fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  5. Place the cupcake tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese frosting.
  9. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and top with a mini churro.
  10. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For longer storage, refrigerate the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze them individually.

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