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Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes

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Warm, gooey, and bursting with cinnamon goodness, these cinnamon roll cupcakes are an easy and indulgent dessert topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 oz (170g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to prepare the cinnamon swirl.
  7. Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each cupcake liner. Add a teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture and top with another tablespoon of batter. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
  8. Place the muffins in the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  10. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until creamy.
  11. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Ensure butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature for a smooth batter.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense cupcakes.’, ‘Use a toothpick or skewer to create beautiful cinnamon swirls without overmixing.’, ‘Chill the frosting for 10–15 minutes if it feels too soft to pipe or spread.’, ‘If cupcakes sink in the middle, it may be due to overmixing or opening the oven door too early.’]

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Keywords: cinnamon roll cupcakes, easy dessert, cream cheese frosting, cozy dessert, cinnamon dessert

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