Description
Delicious bite-sized churro treats made from angel food cake, coated in cinnamon sugar for a nostalgic dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box angel food cake (prepared or store-bought)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating; additional sugar used in batter)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus 2 tablespoons for the final coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dry batter)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional dipping sauces: chocolate sauce, salted caramel, etc.
Instructions
- Slice the angel food cake into 1-inch thick slabs, then cut into 1-inch cubes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set up two stations: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla for the wet station. In a larger bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt for the dry station.
- Heat 4–6 cups of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350–375°F (175–190°C).
- Dip each angel food cake cube into the wet batter, then coat in the dry mixture before frying in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain the fried bites on paper towels.
- Toss warm bites in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon to coat.
- Serve immediately with optional dipping sauces.
Notes
Best when served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days; reheating recommended for crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: churro, dessert, angel food cake, carnival, snacks