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Cinnamon roll cupcakes with creamy frosting on a white plate

Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes

A delightful hybrid between cinnamon rolls and cupcakes, these treats are packed with rich cinnamon flavor and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts or raisins for added texture

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and softened butter until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
  6. Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each cupcake liner. Sprinkle a little cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
  7. Then add another spoonful of batter on top, followed by more cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Use a toothpick to swirl the batter and filling gently.
Baking
  1. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow them to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, frost them generously with the creamy frosting.

Notes

Serve at room temperature for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.
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