Churro Caramel Crunch Cupcakes – Sweet, Spiced & Completely Addictive

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

4. Mix in sour cream and milk, then slowly add dry ingredients until combined.

5. Divide batter evenly into liners and bake 16–18 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

6. In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and cream. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

7. Remove from heat and stir in salt. Let cool 5 minutes, then beat in powdered sugar until fluffy.

Step 3: Assemble & Top

8. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.

9. Sprinkle with crushed cereal or churro bits.

10. Dust with cinnamon sugar and drizzle with caramel sauce. Enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Use sour cream for extra moist cupcakes.

• Chill frosting slightly before piping for best texture.

• Use a piping bag with large tip for swirl effect.

Variations

• Use dulce de leche instead of caramel sauce.

• Swap cereal for chopped candied pecans for a crunch twist.

• Add a churro stick to each cupcake for a fun topper!

Storage

• Store in an airtight container up to 3 days

• Refrigerate if using fresh dairy-based frosting

• Best served at room temperature

What to Serve With

• Iced coffee or horchata

• Cinnamon sugar donut holes

• Fresh fruit skewers

Nutrition Facts (Approx. per cupcake)

• Calories: ~390

• Carbs: 48g

• Fat: 20g

• Sugar: 35g

• Protein: 3g

FAQs

Q: Can I make these ahead?
Yes! Bake cupcakes a day ahead and frost before serving.

Q: Can I use boxed cake mix?
Sure — add 1 tsp cinnamon and use vanilla or yellow cake mix for a shortcut.

Q: Can I freeze them?
You can freeze unfrosted cupcakes. Frosting doesn’t freeze well.

Related Recipes

• Cinnamon Sugar Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

• Salted Caramel Mocha Cupcakes

• Churro Cheesecake Bars

Conclusion

These Churro Caramel Crunch Cupcakes are a fusion of two favorites: churros and cupcakes. With layers of cinnamon, creamy caramel, and crunch, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for celebrations, fiestas, or just because!