Description
These Angel Food Cake Churro Bites are a delightful twist on the classic churro, featuring light and airy angel food cake bites fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Angel Food Cake:
- 1 store-bought or homemade angel food cake
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut the Angel Food Cake: Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch bite-sized cubes.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Cake Cubes: Fry the cake cubes in batches until golden and crisp.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Toss the warm bites in melted butter, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve: Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh for optimal crispness.
- Serve with caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, or a light glaze for dipping.
- For a lighter option, try air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
