Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. As it heats up, line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners to prepare for your batter.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. This is your dry mixture. Make sure to whisk it well to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent.
In a large bowl, take your unsalted butter and sugar, and using a hand mixer, beat them together until they’re light and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes. The mixture should turn pale in color.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time. Do not add the second until the first is fully incorporated. This technique helps keep the mixture light and airy.
Next, pour in the vanilla and vegetable oil into the egg mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
Now, take one third of your dry mixture and add it to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until it’s just combined. Add half of the milk next, stirring until just mixed. You want to avoid over-mixing to keep those cupcakes fluffy.
Continue by adding another third of the dry ingredients, followed again by the remaining milk, and finish with the last of the dry mixture. Give them a gentle stir until you see no more flour streaks.
Fill the prepared cupcake tins with about 2 tablespoons of batter, ensuring they are filled halfway for the perfect rise.
Bake in your preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few crumbs but not wet batter.
Once done, allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
While the cupcakes cool, prepare your frosting. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter using a hand mixer until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well between each addition. This helps achieve that perfect fluffy consistency.
Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla, mixing until well combined. The frosting should be light and airy.
Once cooled, pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes generously. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top for that classic churro touch.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Churro Cupcakes!
