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Cinnamon Sugar–Coated Churro Cake Bites
About This Course
“Cinnamon Sugar–Coated Churro Cake Bites” is a fun, fast-paced mini-course that teaches you how to transform cake crumbs into round, churro-inspired bites coated in warm cinnamon sugar. You’ll bake a tender vanilla or chocolate cake, crumb it, mix it with a creamy filling, shape it into bite-sized balls, fry or bake for a light crust, and finish with the signature cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for parties, snack tables, or a weekend treat, these cake bites combine the best of cake pops and churros in a handheld delight.
Learning Objectives
How to bake and crumble a base cake optimized for cake bites
Ratio of cake crumbs to filling for ideal texture and binding
Frying vs. baking methods for a golden, light crust
Blending and heating cinnamon-sugar coating for crisp adhesion
Shaping techniques for uniform, crack-free bites
Serving and storage tips to keep bites fresh and crunchy
Material Includes
- Detailed video tutorials for each step: bake, shape, cook, and coat
- Printable recipe card with ingredient weights and timing guide
- Ratio cheat-sheet for crumb-to-filling and sugar-to-cinnamon mixes
- Troubleshooting tips for frying and baking methods
- Photo gallery of plating and presentation ideas
- Access to a private Q&A forum for feedback and sharing photos
Requirements
- Equipment: Standard oven or deep fryer (or air fryer), mixing bowls, rubber spatula, cookie scoop, thermometer (for oil or oven), slotted spoon or tongs, parchment paper.
- Ingredients: Cake mix or homemade vanilla/chocolate cake, buttercream or ganache filling, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, neutral oil for frying (e.g., vegetable or canola), optional powdered sugar for dusting.
- Workspace: Clean, dry countertop; parchment-lined tray for cooling; heat-proof bowl for coating.
- Time Commitment: Approximately 2–3 hours total—baking, chilling, shaping, cooking, and coating.
- Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate; basic baking skills helpful.
- Safety & Tips: Monitor oil temperature (175–180 °C) to avoid burning; drain bites on paper towels before coating; reheat sugar mixture gently if it clumps.
Target Audience
- Home bakers seeking trendy, bite-sized desserts
- Party hosts and event planners looking for crowd-pleasing snacks
- Baking enthusiasts wanting to combine cake pops with churro flavors
- Beginners eager to try frying techniques in a safe, approachable format
- Small-batch bakers and side-hustle entrepreneurs
Curriculum
3 Lessons3h 59m