Description
Fluffy cinnamon-spiced cupcakes topped with a rich, tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, inspired by the classic churro flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
- Mini churros (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the cinnamon, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously and, if desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and top with mini churros.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before applying frosting to prevent melting.
- For extra churro flavor, brush the tops with melted butter before sprinkling cinnamon sugar.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
