Churro Cake is a delicious cake with swirls of cinnamon and sugar. This recipe is so easy, and anyone can make this simple one-layer cake.
Enjoy all the flavors of Churros in this indulgent Churro Cake. The cinnamon and sugar topping make each bite amazing for lots of authentic flavor. You will love this cake recipe.
We love Easy Cinnamon Dessert Recipes and Churro Cake is always a popular dessert. I have been making it for over 10 years and it’s so easy because it’s just one simple layer.
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Why We Love This
The recipe is mostly pantry staples, and you probably have many of them on hand. It’s easy to whip up without any special ingredients or supplies.
You will love the flavor and texture of the cake. The sour cream makes it so moist. There is cinnamon and sugar swirled in the cake and more on top for the best cake.
No need for multiple cake pans with this single layer recipe!
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour. Spoon and level the flour into the measuring cup. This will prevent too much from being packed into the cup.
- Baking Soda. Try one of the Best Baking Soda Substitutes.
- Butter. Real butter is best. I like to use unsalted butter to control the salt content. Butter instead of canola oil or vegetable oil makes the cake so moist.
- Cinnamon and Sugar. Gives the cake the perfect flavor.
- Large Eggs. Room temperature so it combines and bakes evenly.
- Sour Cream. The fat in the sour cream help to make the cake moist and delicious.
- Vanilla Extract. Always use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Whole Milk. It needs to be room temperature.
Topping
- Cinnamon and Sugar. This simple topping creates a crunchy topping that will remind you of a churro.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations and Substitutions
- Chocolate Chips. Add 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter.
- Buttermilk. Swap the whole milk for buttermilk.
- Topping. Add Cinnamon Buttercream to the top of the cake.
- Greek Yogurt. Substitute the sour cream with Greek Yogurt but make sure to use a high fat content and not reduced or light.
- Ganache. Make a ganache topping with whipping cream and chocolate in a small saucepan using medium heat to drip on top.
- Different pan. You can use the batter to make a churro bundt cake.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Go ahead and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then spray an 8X8 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Step 2. Next, use a small bowl and whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside for later.
Step 3. In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or standing mixer with paddle attachment on medium-high speed.
Step 4. Mix in the ground cinnamon on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Step 5. Next, add the eggs, one at a time. Combine until light and fluffy.
Step 6. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
Step 7. Carefully stir in dry ingredients by hand. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sour cream, vegetable oil and vanilla extract until combined and smooth. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and milk. Rotate between each one, until just combined.
Step 8. Whisk together the topping in a small bowl. Then pour half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 9. Next, sprinkle half of the cinnamon and sugar mixture on top.
Step 10. Finally, top with the remaining cake batter.
Step 11. Then add the remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Step 12. Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes until the cake is fully set. The edges on the cake should begin to brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Step 13. Finally, let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes on a cooling rack and then it’s ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
Expert Tips
- Room temperature ingredients. The cake will have the best results if it’s made with room temperature ingredients to ensure that all the ingredients are combined evenly.
- Full fat dairy. Use full fat diary ingredients (milk and sour cream) for this recipe. It will ensure that the cake is as moist as possible.
- Don’t over mix. Combine the batter until just mixed together. Don’t continue to mix or it will be dense instead of light and fluffy.
- Swirl the cinnamon sugar. Don’t stir the mixture into the batter. Just sprinkle on top and you can swirl slightly but don’t mix.
- Line the pan. I like to line the cake pan with parchment paper.
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Churro Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Butter melted
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Large Eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk room temperature
For Topping:
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8X8 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the ground cinnamon.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time until combined and light and fluffy.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Hand stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, sour cream, vegetable oil and vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients and milk, rotating between each one, until just combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients.
- Pour half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon and sugar mixture on top.
- Top with the remaining cake batter and remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cake is fully set, the edges on the cake begin to brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes and then it’s ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
