Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with these Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes! Combining the warm, comforting flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls and the delightful texture of cupcakes, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy family evenings. Each cupcake features a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl and is topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and a mini cinnamon roll for an eye-catching finish. Easy to make and utterly delicious, these cupcakes will impress your loved ones and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 18–20 mini store-bought cinnamon rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a stand mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Layer batter with cinnamon sugar mixture in each cupcake liner; swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on wire racks before topping with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (72g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg