Description
Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites are a delightful twist on classic churros, made by frying angel food cake batter into bite-sized pieces. These golden, crispy treats are coated in cinnamon sugar and dusted with powdered sugar, offering a light, fluffy interior with a crunchy exterior. Perfect for a fun dessert or party snack, they can be served with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Angel Food Cake Batter
- 1 box of angel food cake mix (with required ingredients as per the box)
- 1/2 cup of water
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
For Frying and Serving
- Vegetable oil (for frying, enough to submerge bites)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: chocolate or caramel sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Begin by preparing the angel food cake batter according to the instructions on the box. This typically involves combining the cake mix with water and mixing until smooth and lump-free.
- Heat Oil: Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Ensure there is enough oil to fully submerge the churro bites for even frying.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: While the oil heats, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a shallow bowl and set aside for coating later.
- Pipe Batter: Pour the cake batter into a piping bag or a sturdy ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to facilitate piping small portions into the hot oil.
- Fry Churro Bites: Carefully pipe small bite-sized pieces of batter directly into the hot oil, using scissors or a knife to cut the batter as you pipe. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, which can lower oil temperature.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry the bites for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While still warm, toss the churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once all bites are fried and coated, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finish and added sweetness.
- Serve: Serve the churro bites immediately while warm, optionally with chocolate or caramel sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature is maintained at 350°F for even frying and to prevent the bites from soaking up too much oil.
- Frying in small batches helps keep the oil hot and ensures the churro bites cook evenly and develop a crisp exterior.
- You can prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container.
- These bites are best eaten fresh to enjoy their crispy texture.
- For a dairy-free version, ensure the angel food cake mix and sauces used are free from dairy ingredients.
