Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful fusion of a cinnamon roll and a cupcake with these irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes. Each bite offers a soft, gooey center swirled with rich cinnamon sweetness and topped with a creamy glaze, creating the perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or festive gatherings, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- For the swirl: 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- For the glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredient mixture and sour cream until combined; then mix in milk.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl by combining brown sugar and cinnamon with melted butter.
- Fill each cupcake liner with batter and add a spoonful of the swirl mixture; use a toothpick to create swirls.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes before drizzling with glaze made from whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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