Confetti Cake Mix Churro Bites

If you want something that tastes like a fairground treat but feels “birthday party cute,” these Confetti Cake Mix Churro Bites are the move. They’re baked (not fried), tossed in cinnamon sugar, and finished with a quick strawberry cream dip that makes them feel extra special. The confetti sprinkles inside the bites give you that funfetti look with basically zero effort.

Yield

24 churro bites (about 6–8 servings)

Total Time

35 minutes

• 10 minutes prep
• 12–15 minutes bake
• 10 minutes coat + dip

Supplies Needed

• Mini muffin pan (24-count) or two 12-count pans
• Mixing bowl + whisk/spatula
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Small bowl for cinnamon sugar
• Cooling rack (optional, but helpful)

Ingredients

Churro Bites

• 1 box Benevolent Bakery Confetti Cake Mix
• Eggs, oil, and water as directed on the package
• 3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing after baking)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Strawberry Cream Dip

• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp strawberry jam (or mashed strawberries)
• 1–3 tbsp milk (to thin to dipping consistency)
• Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat + prep the pan. Preheat your oven to the temperature on your cake mix box. Grease your mini muffin pan well (butter or nonstick spray).
2. Mix the batter. Make the confetti cake batter exactly as directed on the package. You want a smooth batter with no dry pockets.
3. Fill + bake. Spoon batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake 12–15 minutes (until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean).
4. Mix cinnamon sugar. While they bake, stir together sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
5. Brush with butter. Let bites cool in the pan for 3–5 minutes, then remove. While they’re still warm, brush lightly with melted butter.
6. Coat like churros. Roll each bite in cinnamon sugar until fully coated. (If you want extra coverage, do a second quick butter-brush and roll again.)
7. Make the dip. Beat cream cheese + powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in strawberry jam. Add milk 1 tbsp at a time until it’s creamy and dip-able.
8. Serve. Pile churro bites onto a plate, sprinkle a tiny pinch of extra cinnamon sugar over the top, and serve with strawberry cream dip.

Tips & Variations

• Extra “churro” vibe: Add a tiny pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar.
• Make-ahead: Store bites airtight for 2 days. Re-warm 10–15 seconds in the microwave and re-roll in cinnamon sugar if needed.
• Party mode: Serve with toothpicks and a dip cup—super easy for a platter.