Cheesy Pretzel Buffalo Churro Cake (Print View)
Crispy, cheesy pancake pops with pretzel crunch, buffalo ranch drizzle, and churro-style cinnamon sugar.
# Components:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesy Filling
09 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
→ Churro Coating
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Crunchy Topping
14 - 1 cup crushed pretzels
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
→ Buffalo Ranch Drizzle
16 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
17 - 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cake pop or mini muffin pan.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter thoroughly. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
04 - Gently fold shredded cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese into the batter until evenly distributed.
05 - Spoon the batter into prepared cavities, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and set. Let cool for five minutes before unmolding.
06 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, coat each pop with melted butter, then roll generously in cinnamon sugar.
07 - Mix ranch dressing and buffalo sauce in a bowl. Set aside for serving.
08 - Roll the bottom half of each pop in crushed pretzels. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.
09 - Insert sticks into each pop. Drizzle with buffalo ranch sauce just before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in one bite
- Party-friendly snack that's easy to serve
02 -
- Contains wheat, dairy, egg; check all ingredient labels for allergen information
- Pops can be made ahead and reheated for easy serving
03 -
- For extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne to the pancake batter
- Serve warm to maximize the gooey cheese factor