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Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon, stirring well to create the churro-style coating.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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