Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Cupcakes are soft, buttery cupcakes layered with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a fluffy cinnamon frosting. Perfect for cozy fall baking or whenever you’re craving a sweet and spiced dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for swirl)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream and milk, alternating with the dry ingredients, until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for the swirl.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then top with more batter to cover the swirl.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy, adjusting cream to desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep cupcakes soft and fluffy.
- Add a little extra cinnamon to the frosting for a stronger spice kick.
- Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
