Description
Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites offer a delightful twist on classic churros, transforming light and airy angel cake into golden, crispy bites coated in cinnamon sugar. These bite-sized treats are perfect for dipping in chocolate sauce and make a quick, indulgent dessert that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Angel Cake Bites
- 1 package angel cake mix
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Optional
- Chocolate sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Mix: Follow the package instructions to prepare the angel cake batter. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely to ensure it can be formed into balls without crumbling.
- Form the Bites: Using a spoon, scoop out small, bite-sized portions of the cooled angel cake and gently roll them into round balls, making sure they are compact enough for frying.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon thoroughly to create the churro-style coating that will add sweetness and spice to the fried bites.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan to a depth sufficient for shallow frying and heat it over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C), suitable for frying the cake balls to a crispy golden finish.
- Fry the Cake Bites: Carefully place the angel cake balls into the hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch, turning as needed for even cooking.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried cake bites and immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to ensure the coating sticks while they are still warm.
- Serve: Serve the crispy angel cake churro bites warm, optionally with chocolate sauce on the side for dipping, to enhance the flavor and indulgence of the treat.
Notes
- Ensure the angel cake is completely cooled before forming balls to prevent crumbling.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature for optimal crispiness and to prevent greasiness.
- Chocolate sauce pairs perfectly with these churro bites for a delicious dipping option.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying; fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and avoid soggy bites.
- Leftover churro bites can be reheated in an oven for a few minutes to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: angel cake churro bites, fried angel cake, cinnamon sugar churros, quick dessert, bite-sized desserts
