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USA Pan USA Pan (1200MF) Bakeware Cupcake and Muffin Pan, 12 Well, Nonstick & Quick Release Coating, Made in the USA from Aluminized Steel
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Yields:
15
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
These cinnamon-sugar cupcakes use melted butter, which makes them taste more like the fried treat they are topped with. If you can't find frozen or premade churros, you can always make our easy churro recipe!
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Ingredients
For the cupcakes
- 2 cups
all-purpose flour
- 1 cup
granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp.
kosher salt
- 3/4 cup
(1 1/2 stick) melted butter, cooled
- 1 cup
milk
- 1
large egg
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling
For the frosting
- 1
(8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tbsp.
butter, softened
- 3 cups
powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp.
heavy cream
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
Cinnamon sugar, for topping
Churros, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin tins with 15 cupcake liners. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling ¾ full, then sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar.
- Step 3Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Step 4Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and cinnamon and beat until no lumps remain. Add heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt and beat until combined. If frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
- Step 5Transfer frosting to piping bag fitted with a large open star tip. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and top with a mini churro.
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