Description

These Angel Food Cake Churro Bites are a delightful twist on the classic churros, featuring light and airy angel food cake coated in cinnamon sugar and fried to crispy perfection. Serve these bite-sized treats warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and your choice of caramel or chocolate sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

For the Cake Bites:

1 box angel food cake mix
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For Frying:

cooking oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For Serving:

powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
caramel or chocolate sauce for dipping (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
Prepare the Cake: Mix and bake the angel food cake according to package instructions; let it cool and cut into bite-sized cubes.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Coat the Cake: Dip each cake cube in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Fry the Bites: Fry the coated cake bites in hot oil for 1-2 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve: Drain the bites, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm with caramel or chocolate sauce.

Notes

Use a light hand when frying to prevent excess oil absorption.
For a healthier option, bake the coated bites at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.