Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites Recipe
These Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites offer a delightful twist on traditional churros by using angel cake as the base. Light and fluffy on the inside with a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating, they make the perfect sweet bite-sized treat. Serve warm with optional chocolate sauce for a decadent dipping experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 bite-sized churro cake balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Angel Cake Bites
- 1 box Angel cake mix
- Vegetable oil for frying
Churro Coating
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
Optional
- Chocolate sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Angel Cake: Follow the instructions on the angel cake mix box to bake the cake. Once baked, allow it to cool completely to ensure it holds its shape when fried.
- Form Cake Balls: After cooling, scoop out small, bite-sized portions of the angel cake and gently roll them into smooth balls, ensuring they are compact for frying.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon, mixing well to create the churro sugar coating.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan or skillet, heating it to approximately 350°F (175°C) for frying. The oil should be enough to submerge the cake balls.
- Fry Cake Balls: Carefully place the angel cake balls into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried cake balls from the oil and immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve Warm: Arrange the crispy angel cake churro bites on a serving plate and offer chocolate sauce on the side for dipping if desired. Enjoy these warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the angel cake is completely cooled before forming balls to prevent them from breaking apart during frying.
- Maintain the oil temperature around 350°F to achieve a crispy exterior without absorbing excess oil.
- You can bake the cake a day ahead and refrigerate it for easier handling.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free angel cake mix.
- Chocolate sauce can be replaced with caramel or dulce de leche for different dipping options.
Keywords: Angel cake, churro bites, crispy dessert, cinnamon sugar, fried cake balls, sweet treats
