Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes, where soft, fluffy cupcakes meet the warm, gooey goodness of classic cinnamon rolls. Each bite is a celebration of sweet and spicy flavors, crowned with a luscious glaze that makes these treats perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, preparing a cozy dessert, or just craving something sweet, these cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family. Easy to make and versatile enough to enjoy at breakfast or as a snack, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in one bowl.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture until combined. Stir in milk.
- For the cinnamon swirl, blend brown sugar with cinnamon and melted butter to form a paste.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of cinnamon mixture, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before glazing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips for an extra flavor twist.