Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes (Printable Version)
Soft cupcakes with cinnamon filling and smooth cream cheese frosting, blending sweet and spiced flavors.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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190 grams all-purpose flour
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4 grams baking powder
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2 grams baking soda
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2 grams salt
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1 gram ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 grams unsalted butter, softened
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200 grams granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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120 milliliters buttermilk
→ Filling
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150 grams packed brown sugar
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8 grams ground cinnamon
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60 grams chopped nuts (optional)
→ Frosting
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120 grams powdered sugar
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30 grams cream cheese, softened
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30 grams unsalted butter, softened
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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15-30 milliliters milk, as needed
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
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Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
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In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon thoroughly. Set aside.
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Spoon a portion of batter into each lined cupcake cup, then add a spoonful of the cinnamon sugar filling and optional nuts. Top with remaining batter to cover the filling.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
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Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
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Add milk gradually, stirring until the frosting reaches the desired consistency for spreading.
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Spread the prepared frosting evenly over cooled cupcakes before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to achieve a smooth frosting texture.
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Chopped nuts are optional and can be omitted to accommodate allergies.