Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites Recipe
Delightful Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites are bite-sized treats that combine the light, airy texture of angel cake with the sweet, cinnamon-sugar crunch of churros. These golden fried cake balls are perfect as a fun dessert or party snack and pair wonderfully with a warm chocolate dipping sauce.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 churro bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Angel Cake Bites
- 1 package angel cake mix
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Churro Coating
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Optional Dipping Sauce
- Chocolate sauce, for dipping
- Prepare Angel Cake: Prepare the angel cake mix following the package instructions carefully. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely to ensure it holds together when fried.
- Form Cake Balls: Using a spoon, scoop out small, bite-sized portions of the cooled angel cake. Roll each portion gently between your palms to create uniform balls without compressing the texture.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon, stirring well to create the churro-style coating.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a pan to a depth suitable for frying and heat it over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C), hot enough for frying but not smoking.
- Fry Cake Bites: Carefully drop the angel cake balls into the heated oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy exterior, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch, turning them as needed for even cooking.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried balls from the oil and drain excess oil on paper towels. While still warm, roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
- Serve: Serve the crispy angel cake churro bites warm, with optional chocolate sauce on the side for dipping to enhance their sweet flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the angel cake is completely cooled before forming balls to prevent them from falling apart during frying.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for crispiness and to avoid greasy bites.
- You can use pre-made chocolate sauce or melt chocolate chips for dipping.
- Serve immediately after coating to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
- For a lighter version, consider baking the balls instead of frying, though the texture will differ.
Keywords: angel cake, churro bites, fried dessert, cinnamon sugar, bite-sized treats, chocolate dipping sauce