Description
These Angel Food Cake Churro Bites are a delightful twist on classic churros, made with light and airy angel food cake coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a sweet treat or party dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Angel Food Cake Churro Bites:
- 1 prepared angel food cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- vegetable oil for frying (if deep-frying)
Instructions
- Cut the Angel Food Cake: Cut the angel food cake into bite-sized cubes.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
- Option 1 – Air Fryer or Oven: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) or oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush cake cubes with melted butter. Air fry for 4–5 minutes or bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Toss warm cake bites in cinnamon sugar.
- Option 2 – Deep Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry cake cubes for 30–45 seconds until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and coat with cinnamon sugar while warm.
Notes
- Best served fresh and warm.
- Great with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, or whipped cream for dipping.
- Try using flavored sugars for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer, Oven, or Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
