Description
Easy Churro Bites are a delicious and quick dessert made by pan-frying angel food cake cubes until golden and crispy, then coating them in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Served with a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting, this recipe offers a fun twist on traditional churros with minimal preparation and cook time.
Ingredients
Churro Bites
- 1 store bought 7″ angel food cake
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for cooking (enough to cover 1/4 inch in skillet)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 – 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, then set the bowl aside for coating the fried cake bites later.
- Cut Angel Food Cake: Slice the store-bought angel food cake into approximately 1 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 inch cubes to create bite-sized pieces perfect for frying.
- Heat Oil and Fry Cake Cubes: In a large nonstick skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to cover 1/4 inch of the pan’s bottom and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add half of the cake cubes. Fry the cubes until golden brown on one side, about 1-2 minutes, then flip and fry the other side until equally golden, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Coat Fried Cubes in Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately transfer the hot fried cubes to the cinnamon-sugar bowl and gently toss with a spatula to coat the cubes thoroughly, pressing the sugar and cinnamon into the surface so it sticks well. Repeat the frying and coating process with the remaining cubes.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Add any additional milk as needed to achieve a drizzle-able or dip-friendly consistency.
- Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the churro bites or serve it alongside as a dip to complement the sweet, cinnamon-coated fried cake bites.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding cake cubes to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet as this lowers oil temperature and affects frying quality.
- The cream cheese frosting can be adjusted in thickness by varying the amount of milk used.
- Use a nonstick skillet for easier frying and cleanup.
- This recipe works best with store-bought angel food cake for convenience and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
