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Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes! This delightful recipe offers the beloved flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a fluffy cupcake form. Each bite features a moist sour cream cake batter swirled with a rich cinnamon sugar mix, all topped off with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or special occasions, these cupcakes are sure to impress anyone who takes a taste. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, you can enjoy them plain or dressed up with sprinkles, nuts, or fruit. Dive into this sweet adventure and discover a new favorite!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat oil, butter, and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients alternately with sour cream and milk until just combined.
  4. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the swirl.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture before topping off with remaining batter.
  6. Bake for approximately 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add confectioners sugar and mix in vanilla.
  8. Once cooled completely, frost each cupcake generously.

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