Churro Cake
My Churro Cake features vanilla layer cake topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping and fluffy cinnamon buttercream.
Servings 15 People
Calories 798kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 Boxes French Vanilla Cake Mix
- 6 Eggs
- 2 C Whole Milk
- 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Crunch
- ¼ Cup Butter Melted
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Cinnamon
For the Frosting
- 2 Cups Butter
- 5 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 3-5 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
- 1 Pinch Salt
- Churros If Desired, For Garnish
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray (3) 9 inch cake pans with baking spray
- In a large bowl mix all cake ingredients until smooth and combined. Evenly divide between pans.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until done. Cool completely.
For the Topping
- In a small microwave safe bowl melt butter. In another medium bowl mix cinnamon and sugar.
- Using a cake leveler to make the cakes even and flat. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. You may not use all of the butter or sugar mixture.
For the Frosting
- In a large bowl cream butter and powdered sugar. Add cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Then stir in heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency.
- Spread around 1 cup of the frosting on each layer and spread until smooth.
- Frost the sides the cake.
- Top cake with piped frosting, churros if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 798kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 97g | Vitamin A: 1054IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg