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Churro Cake Recipe
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Easy Churro Cake Recipe

This easy churro cake recipe combines the classic cinnamon sugar flavor of traditional churros with a soft, moist, and buttery cake. Made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust, this homemade dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, family gatherings, or weekend baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Baking, Cake Recipes, Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican, Spanish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cake pan
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan.
    Churro Cake Recipe
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix well.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Pour batter into the cake pan.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Brush melted butter on the warm cake.
  9. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping evenly on top.
  10. Slice and enjoy your homemade churro cake.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for a softer cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Add cinnamon sugar while the cake is warm for the best flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or ice cream for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.5mg