Churro Cupcakes with Dulce De Leche

Indulge in the irresistible combination of churros and cupcakes with a luscious dulce de leche frosting. These cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion, blending the flavors of cinnamon, caramel, and vanilla into a perfect dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• For Churro Topping:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• For Dulce De Leche Frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup dulce de leche
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Additional dulce de leche for drizzling optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Mix until just combined

Scoop the cupcake batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about two-thirds full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the churro topping

In a small saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat

In a separate shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon

Once the cupcakes are cool, dip the tops of each cupcake into the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the tops

Set aside

For the dulce de leche frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined

Add the dulce de leche, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt

Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy

Pipe or spread the dulce de leche frosting onto the churro-coated cupcakes

If desired, drizzle additional dulce de leche on top for extra sweetness and flavor

Serve and enjoy your delicious Churro Cupcakes with Dulce De Leche