Description
Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites are bite-sized treats made from fluffy angel cake coated in a crispy cinnamon-sugar crust and fried to golden perfection. These airy yet crunchy desserts combine the best of churros and angel food cake, making them perfect for parties, brunches, or quick indulgent snacks. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, they deliver gourmet flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bites:
- 1 box angel cake mix (prepared according to package instructions)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Optional for Serving:
- Chocolate sauce (for dipping)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare angel cake according to the package directions. Allow it to cool completely.
- Cut the cooled cake into small cubes, about 1 inch in size.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the cake cubes in small batches for 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Toss the fried bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm with chocolate sauce for dipping or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Monitor oil temperature carefully to prevent overcooking.
- Fry in small batches for even browning.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mix for extra flavor.
- For a baked version, bake cubes at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes instead of frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: ~120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg