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Churro Cake

Churro Cake

The ultimate comfort food, Churro Cake combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar in a soft, fluffy cake that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, this dessert is a delightful twist on a classic treat that everyone will love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 21 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • ½ cup natural sweetener or your sugar of choice
  • ½ cup butter light, room temperature, or spread of choice
  • 2 tablespoons apple sauce or extra butter/spread of choice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups plain flour or all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • cup almond milk unsweetened
  • Cinnamon sugar Cinnamon sugar
  • ¼ cup melted chocolate OR a Clean Chocolate Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons natural sweetener or sugar of choice
  • 2 tablespoons warm water or enough to mix into your desired consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 176C | 350F. Grease a square 8-8-inch baking tray with cooking oil spray, and wipe over with a paper towel.
  2. In a bowl, whisk brown sugar, natural sweetener, butter, and apple sauce until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract, and whisk again until light and creamy.
  3. In a smaller bowl, combine plain flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients.
  4. Pour in the almond milk into the batter and mix well. Do not overbeat the batter.
  5. Pour batter into prepared baking tray and sprinkle with Cinnamon sugar.
  6. Bake until golden, about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before spreading with melted chocolate of choice or a clean chocolate sauce.
  8. To make your own chocolate sauce, combine ingredients until sauce is desired consistency.
  9. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Tip: Nutrition calculated excluding melted chocolate, as this is completely optional!