Can I use sour cream or buttermilk instead of yogurt?

Yes. Both full-fat sour cream and buttermilk work well as substitutes for the yogurt in this recipe in exactly the same quantity. All three are acidic dairy products that contribute to the tender crumb and the moisture of the finished cake in essentially the same way.

Why does this recipe use oil instead of butter?

Oil produces a significantly more moist and tender cake than butter in this specific recipe because oil remains liquid at room temperature rather than solidifying. A butter-based version was tested during recipe development and produced a noticeably drier result. The oil is specifically what gives this yogurt cake its characteristic light and extremely moist texture.

How do I know when the cake is done?

The most reliable test is an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the cake. The cake is done when the internal temperature reads 200 to 205°F. Visual cues include the cake feeling springy when gently pressed and the edges beginning to pull very slightly away from the sides of the pan. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Mexican Churro Cake Easy Cinnamon Swirl Cinco de Mayo Recipe

Name: Mexican Churro Cake The Most Easy and Tender Cinnamon Swirl Cinco de Mayo Cake You Will Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mexican American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt or Greek Yogurt; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 3 large Eggs; 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 2 tsp Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Neutral Oil canola vegetable sunflower or avocado; 2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar for swirl; 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon for swirl; 1 tbsp Whole Milk for swirl; 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar for glaze; 1/4 cup Apple Juice or Water; 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract for glaze; 1 tbsp Butter for glaze; 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar for topping; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon for topping

Description

The most easy and festive Mexican Churro Cake made from a ridiculously simple yogurt-based one-bowl batter with a hidden cinnamon swirl of brown sugar cinnamon and milk poured alternately into the center of the pan finished with a crispy powdered sugar butter glaze and cinnamon sugar topping for the most authentic churro cake experience. A completely extraordinary Cinco de Mayo celebration cake.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup Plain Yogurt or Greek Yogurt

1 cup Granulated Sugar

3 large Eggs

2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour

2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 cup Neutral Oil canola vegetable sunflower or avocado

2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar for swirl

2 tsp Ground Cinnamon for swirl

1 tbsp Whole Milk for swirl

3/4 cup Powdered Sugar for glaze

1/4 cup Apple Juice or Water

1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract for glaze

1 tbsp Butter for glaze

2 tbsp Granulated Sugar for topping

1 tsp Ground Cinnamon for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch 2-inch-deep pan with baking spray. Line bottom with parchment.

2. Whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.

3. Add baking powder and salt. Whisk. Add flour and whisk until just blended.

4. Add oil and stir until completely smooth.

5. Remove 1/2 cup batter to a small bowl. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and milk. Stir smooth.

6. Pour 1/4 plain batter into center of pan. Pour 1/4 cinnamon batter over center. Continue alternating until both batters used.

7. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until springy and toothpick clean.

8. Cool in pan 8 minutes. Invert onto rack. Bottom becomes top.

9. Combine powdered sugar, apple juice, vanilla, and butter. Microwave 60 to 90 seconds. Stir smooth.

10. Brush 3/4 glaze over warm cake top and sides.

11. Allow glaze to dry until not tacky.

12. Brush remaining glaze over set first coat.

13. Immediately sprinkle with combined cinnamon sugar mixture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 212
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 33mg

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