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Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Recipe
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Cinnamon roll cupcakes are a delightful fusion of two beloved treats, offering the rich, comforting flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls in an adorable cupcake form. This Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Recipe features a moist sour cream cake batter swirled with a decadent cinnamon sugar mixture and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or any celebration, these cupcakes will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With their fluffy texture and irresistible flavor, they are bound to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy the best of both worlds with this scrumptious dessert!

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temp)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup cake flour (sifted)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (room temp)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together oil, butter, and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients with sour cream and milk until just combined.
  4. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl mixture.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter; sprinkle with cinnamon swirl mixture. Add more batter until three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for about 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.

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