Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Mascarpone Frosting

April 17, 2013

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A cinnamon cupcake filled with dulce the leche and topped with a whipped cinnamon frosting.

FOR THE CUPCAKES

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 (1 stick) cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk, at room temperature

FOR THE CINNAMON SUGAR

1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

FOR THE FILLING

3/4 cup dulce de leche
1/4 cup sour cream

FOR THE FROSTING

1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

To make the cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl,...
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Nutritions

Calories
393

Sodium
264mg
11% DV

Fat
28g
44% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV