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Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes With Swirl Frosting

Indulge in Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes With Swirl Frosting Delight

Delight in these Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes With Swirl Frosting that combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls into a handheld treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional, pecans or walnuts
For the Swirl Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste milk for consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cupcake tin
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating until combined to form a smooth batter.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts in a small bowl for the filling.
  7. Layer batter and filling in cupcake liners and cover with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter for the frosting, gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  10. Adjust frosting consistency with milk, then swirl on cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize frosting with toppings like caramel drizzle or nuts for extra flavor.

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