Golden Swirl Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes: Easy Indulgence at Home
Delight in these Golden Swirl Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes that bring the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls to a fun cupcake form.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix butter, milk, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl filling.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of the brown sugar mixture, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them with the cream cheese icing.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Golden Swirl Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes