Churro Cinnamon Sugar Mini Bundt Cakes Recipe
Delight in these Churro Cinnamon Sugar Mini Bundt Cakes, a perfect bite-sized treat inspired by the classic churro. These moist, cinnamon-spiced cakes are baked to golden perfection, then dipped in melted butter and coated in a crunchy cinnamon sugar mixture for a sweet and satisfying dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini bundt cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra ¼ cup melted butter for coating)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini bundt cake pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until the batter is combined; do not overmix to keep the cakes tender.
- Fill Pan: Divide the batter evenly among the mini bundt cake molds, filling each mold about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Cakes: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Coating: While cakes cool, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the signature churro coating.
- Coat Cakes: Once the mini bundt cakes are cooled, dip each one into the melted butter, then roll thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve or Store: Serve the cinnamon sugar mini bundt cakes immediately for best texture and flavor, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for easier mixing and better batter consistency.
- Filling the molds about ⅔ full prevents overflow during baking and ensures even rising.
- Make sure the cakes are completely cooled before coating with butter and sugar to prevent melting of the coating.
- You can double the cinnamon sugar coating if you prefer a sweeter, crunchier exterior.
- These mini cakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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