Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes: Easy Indulgence for a Sweet Treat
Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes are the perfect combination of fluffy cupcakes and gooey cinnamon rolls, offering a sweet indulgence for dessert lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of the cinnamon filling, and top with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add nuts or raisins to the filling.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance for added convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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