Description
Indulgent cinnamon roll cupcakes bring sweet bakery magic straight to your kitchen, combining classic pastry comfort with modern cupcake charm. Delicate swirls of cinnamon and cream cheese frosting promise a delightful dessert that blends nostalgia and innovation perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Filling and Frosting Components:
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Create the dry mixture by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then incorporate eggs individually and vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients with buttermilk into the wet mixture, mixing until smooth and consistent.
- For the cinnamon filling, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to create a paste-like mixture.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter, then add a teaspoon of cinnamon filling to the center of each.
- Optional: Cover cinnamon filling with a thin layer of additional batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, generously frost each one.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for a decorative finish.
- Serve and enjoy these delectable cinnamon roll cupcakes.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of brown sugar in the filling to suit different taste preferences.
- Replace buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to create a smoother, more consistent batter that bakes evenly.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter for a more marbled effect and distributed flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg