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Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes: A Delicious Recipe to Try!

Delicious cinnamon roll cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed for consistency

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar.
  5. Spoon half of the cupcake batter into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle a teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in each cup. Top with the remaining batter, dividing it evenly among the cups.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the powdered sugar. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  8. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a twist, try adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for added crunch.
  • You can also drizzle some caramel sauce over the frosted cupcakes for extra sweetness.

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