Description
Fluffy cinnamon roll cupcakes with a spiced swirl and vanilla glaze. A cozy dessert that combines the best parts of cupcakes and cinnamon rolls.
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
- Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- Cinnamon Swirl: 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vanilla Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Vanilla Glaze: 1 tablespoon milk
- Vanilla Glaze: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined, then mix in milk until smooth.
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then stir in melted butter to make a thick paste for the swirl.
- Spoon one tablespoon of cupcake batter into each liner. Add a small spoonful of cinnamon swirl and use a toothpick to gently swirl it in. Top each with another tablespoon of batter, filling liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cupcakes and let set before serving.
Notes
- The total yield is 12 cupcakes.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American