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Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes (Soft, Gooey & Bakery-Style Homemade Treat)

Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes (Soft, Gooey & Bakery-Style Homemade Treat)
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If you love classic cinnamon rolls but want something quicker and easier to serve, these Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes are the perfect solution. They combine the warm cinnamon spice and soft texture of traditional cinnamon rolls with the convenience of fluffy cupcakes. Finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, these cupcakes are soft, gooey, and irresistibly delicious — perfect for breakfast treats, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup whole milk

Cinnamon Swirl

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Vanilla Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour

  • Baking powder

  • Baking soda

  • Cinnamon

  • Salt

Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

  1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.

  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  3. Stir in vanilla extract.

4. Combine Batter

  1. Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.

  2. Mix gently until just combined.

  3. Add milk and mix until smooth.
    Do not overmix to keep cupcakes soft.

5. Make Cinnamon Swirl

  1. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

  2. Add melted butter and stir until a thick paste forms.

6. Assemble Cupcakes

  1. Add a heaping tablespoon of batter into each liner.

  2. Spoon a small amount of cinnamon mixture on top.

  3. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl gently.

  4. Add another spoonful of batter, filling liners about ⅔ full.

7. Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Prepare the Glaze

Whisk together:

  • Powdered sugar

  • Milk

  • Vanilla extract

Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cupcakes.

Notes

✅ Use room temperature butter for smooth creaming.
✅ Avoid overmixing after adding flour to maintain fluffiness.
✅ Swirl gently to keep defined cinnamon layers.
✅ Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for deeper flavor.
✅ Cool fully before glazing so it sets beautifully.

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