Description
Enjoy these delightful cinnamon roll cupcakes that combine the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of cupcakes, featuring a gooey cinnamon center and rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cupcakes:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 1/3 full with batter. Add a generous spoonful of the cinnamon mixture to each cupcake. Top with the remaining batter, filling liners about 3/4 full. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, beating until the frosting reaches a perfect spreading consistency.
- Pipe or spread frosting generously on each cooled cinnamon roll cupcake.
Notes
- Ensure all your ingredients for the cupcakes and frosting are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to ensure tender cupcakes.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For an extra cinnamon flavor, brush cooled cupcakes with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg