Description
Crispy, airy churro-style bites made from store-bought angel food cake quick, addictive, and ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Optional: caramel or chocolate sauce for dipping
Instructions
- 1. Cut the angel food cake into small bite-sized cubes.
- 2. In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together; set aside.
- 3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of butter.
- 4. Place the cake cubes in the skillet and cook, turning often, until all sides are golden and crisp.
- 5. Brush lightly with melted butter or drizzle over the top.
- 6. Immediately toss the hot cubes in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- 7. Serve warm with caramel or chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
- Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even crisping.
- Use clarified butter or ghee for extra browning without burning.
- These are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: angel cake churros, churro bites, quick dessert