Description
Churro Caramel Crunch Cupcakes are fluffy cinnamon-spiced cupcakes topped with creamy caramel frosting, a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, and a drizzle of caramel for the ultimate dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed cinnamon cereal (e.g., Cinnamon Toast Crunch)
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: extra caramel sauce, crushed cinnamon cereal, mini churros
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk and sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed cinnamon cereal.
- Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Add caramel sauce, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with extra crushed cereal, caramel drizzle, and mini churros if desired.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce for the frosting and drizzle.
- Top just before serving to maintain the crunch of the cereal.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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