Red Velvet Churros

Instructions

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