This Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cake is a delightful twist on the classic churro, perfect for cozy winter baking. With its buttery crumb texture and sweet cinnamon sugar topping, it’s a festive sweet treat that will surely impress your guests.
Topped with a rich caramel drizzle of dulce de leche, this cake has become a Pinterest viral cozy dessert that everyone will want to try.
Delicious Churro Cake Recipe
This churro cake features layers of soft, buttery cake coated in cinnamon sugar, creating a deliciously sweet flavor profile. The dulce de leche drizzle adds a luxurious touch, making it an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (for topping)
- 1 cup dulce de leche (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Top: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon sugar while the cake is still warm.
- Drizzle with Dulce de Leche: Once cooled, drizzle the dulce de leche over the top of the cake before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 slices
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
