Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes: Miniature Versions Of A Favorite

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

– Unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup

– Granulated sugar, 1 3/4 cups

– Large eggs, 3

– Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon

– All-purpose flour, 2 1/4 cups

– Baking powder, three half teaspoons

– Baking soda, 1 teaspoon

– Salt, 1 teaspoon

– Buttermilk, 1 cup

– Milk, 1/4 cup

For the cinnamon filling:

Ingredients, For the cinnamon filling:

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

– 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the cream cheese frosting:

Ingredients for the cream cheese frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

To make the cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

In a large bowl, whisk collectively the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and sour cream until clean.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry elements and whisk till just combined. Do not overmix.

Fill the prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Allow the cupcakes to cool within the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to chill utterly.

To make the cream cheese frosting:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter collectively until easy.

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat till fluffy.

Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Enjoy!

To make the cinnamon filling:

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and Cinnamon roll.

Add the melted butter and stir until combined. Set aside.

To make the cream cheese frosting:

1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together till easy.

2. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat till mild and fluffy.

3. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.

4. If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches the specified consistency.

5. If the frosting is too thin, add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.

To assemble the cupcakes:

Instructions, To assemble the cupcakes:

– Pipe a swirl of the cream cheese frosting onto the top of each cupcake.

– Dip the highest of the frosting into the cinnamon sugar, allowing any extra to fall off.

– Serve instantly or retailer in an airtight container at room temperature for as much as 2 days.

– Enjoy!