Description
Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the lightness of fluffy cupcakes. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them at brunch or enjoying them as a sweet snack, each bite is a cozy delight that will make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until just combined.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl for the filling.
- Spoon half of the batter into each liner, sprinkle with cinnamon filling, then top with remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together for frosting; spread over cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg