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Red Velvet Churros

Name: Red Velvet Churros
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking soda; cup ¾ (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature; 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour; 1 teaspoon ½ cider vinegar; 12 ounces cold cream cheese; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/2 pounds (1 ½ boxes) powdered sugar, sifted; 2 oz. red food coloring (two bottles) or 4 oz beet juice (; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

By Tasty49 min12 servings

Take your love for red velvet to the next level with these crispy and delicious red velvet churros that are perfect for a special occasion. The sweet cream cheese filling makes these irresistible.

Instructions

1
In a pot over medium-high heat, bring water, sugar, and butter to a boil.
2
Add in the flour and the cake mix and stir vigorously until mixture has no streaks.
3
Remove from heat and add the eggs, stirring until the dough becomes a ball. Transfer dough to a piping bag with a size 9 star tip.
4
Pipe 3 to 4 inches (7-10cm) strips of the dough on a baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
5
Heat the canola oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Fry the red velvet churros for about three to four minutes.
6
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
7
Using a straw, poke a hole through the centers of the churros to hollow out a cavity for the filling.
8
On a plate, combine the cinnamon and the sugar and mix until it is a uniform color.
9
Roll the hollowed out churros in the cinnamon sugar.
10
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
11
Transfer filling into a piping bag with a round tip.
12
Pipe the filling into the churros and serve.
13
Enjoy!