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    Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cinnamon Sugar Frosting

    March 28, 2022 by Megan 2 Comments

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    Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cinnamon Sugar Buttercream. These cinnamon cupcakes feature a tender and moist cake that is filled with a brown sugar cinnamon streusel in the center. But the best part is the cinnamon frosting topped with cinnamon sugar! These homemade cupcakes are loaded with cinnamon deliciousness! I promise that these homemade cinnamon cupcakes will soon become a family favorite.

    cinnamon cupcakes

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    WHY YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS CINNAMON MUFFIN RECIPE

    • Super easy to make
    • Muffins guaranteed to rise high every single time!
    • Loaded with cinnamon sugar deliciousness in every bite

    KEY INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

    • CINNAMON. These cupcakes are loaded with cinnamon! So needless to say, the cinnamon is the most important part.
    • VEGETABLE OIL. I use vegetable oil because it is flavorless but it makes my cupcakes super moist!
    • BUTTERMILK. I use buttermilk because it makes my cupcakes super moist and tender.
    • BROWN SUGAR. The brown sugar is a crucial part of the streusel center. It adds a little burst of sweet cinnamon crunch!
    • CREAM CHEESE. The cream cheese frosting makes these cupcakes almost taste like a cinnamon roll! The homemade frosting is tangy and delicious. Make sure the cream cheese is super soft so that you have no lumps in your frosting.
    • CINNAMON SUGAR. Okay these cupcakes are amazing already but add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top for that extra texture in every bite!

    STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS

    Cinnamon Cupcakes

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat your butter until soft. Add you sugar and beat until combined. Add your oil, eggs, vanilla, and beat until thoroughly combined.
    • In a separate small bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and mix until combined.
    • To your stand mixer, add about half of your flour mixture and mix until combined. Then add your buttermilk and mix until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix until combined.

    Homemade Cinnamon Streusel

    • In a small bowl, combine your brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and flour. Mix until combined.
    • Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
    • Fill each liner half way up with batter. Then add about 2 teaspoon of cinnamon streusel on top of your batter. Finish by filling up the rest of your liners with batter. Make sure your batter is filled to the top but not more than that!
    • Bake your cinnamon cupcakes at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
    • Take out and let cool.

    Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat your cream cheese on high until soft and airy. Add your butter and beat until soft and airy. Add your powdered sugar and mix on medium low speed until combined. Add your milk and vanilla and cinnamon and mix until soft and combined.
    • Use a pipping bag or spatula to frost your cupcakes.

    Cinnamon Sugar Topping

    • Top your cupcake with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar! Enjoy!

    BAKING TIPS

    1. Alternate your flour and your buttermilk when mixing your batter in order to get a super tender cake!
    2. If you forget to soften your butter or cream cheese, I have a trick. Place in the microwave for 5 seconds. Then repeat for the remaining 3 sides of the stick, flipping your stick each time. Once done your stick should be perfectly soft throughout.
    3. Use a combination of both oil and butter! I like using vegetable oil because it has a higher fat content so it adds more moisture to your cake. But the butter makes for a tender texture/crumb.

    FAQ

    Why do I have to alternate my flour and buttermilk?

    This allows for more air to be incorporated into the batter and creates a super tender cupcake!

    What if I do not have cupcake liners?

    Cupcake liners are best because your cakes will not burn and they make for easy removal after baking. But if you run out you can always flour and butter your muffin tin to prevent your cupcakes from sticking.

    What do I do if I do not have piping bags and tips?

    Sometimes simple is better. Use a knife to spread on your frosting. I promise they will be just as delicious!

    FREEZING AND STORING

    These cupcakes should be stored wrapped in plastic wrap, and placed in an air tight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze them like this for up to 3 months.

    Lastly, if you try out these Cinnamon Cupcakes, be sure to leave a comment/rating on how it turned out. I love hearing from you guys and will try my best to reply to every comment! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

    Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cinnamon Sugar Frosting

    These cinnamon cupcakes feature a tender and moist cake that is filled with a brown sugar cinnamon streusel in the center. But the best part is the cinnamon frosting topped with cinnamon sugar! These homemade cupcakes are loaded with cinnamon deliciousness! I promise that these homemade cinnamon cupcakes will soon become a family favorite.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Servings 12 cupcakes

    Ingredients
      

    Cinnamon Cupcakes

    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 tablespoon salted butter (softened)
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

    Cinnamon Streusel

    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
    • 3 tablespoon flour

    Cinnamon Frosting

    • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
    • ½ cup salted butter (softened)
    • 5 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 tbsp milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Cinnamon Sugar Topping

    • cinnamon sugar

    Instructions
     

    Cinnamon Cupcakes

    • in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat your butter until soft. Add your sugar and beat until combined. Add your oil, eggs, vanilla and beat until combined.
    • In a separate small bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and mix until combined.
    • To your stand mixer, add about half of your flour mixture and mix until combined. Then add your buttermilk and mix until combined. Add the remainder of your flour mixture and mix until combined.

    Cinnamon Streusel

    • In a small bowl combine your brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and flour. Mix until combined.
    • Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
    • Fill each liner half way up with batter. Then add about 2 teaspoon of cinnamon streusel on top of your batter. Finish by filling up the rest of your liners with batter. Make sure your batter is filled to the top but not more than that.
    • Bake your cupcakes at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
    • Take out and let cool

    Cinnamon Frosting

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat your cream cheese on high until soft and airy. Add your butter and beat until soft and airy. Add your powdered sugar and mix on medium low speed until combined. Add your milk and vanilla and cinnamon and mix until soft and combined.
    • Use a pipping bag or spatula to frost your cupcakes.

    Cinnamon Sugar Topping

    • Top your cupcake with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar! Enjoy!
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    1. Vivian

      April 08, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      how much buttermilk, and what measure of the cup, because I'm from Brazil.

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      • Megan

        May 20, 2022 at 8:50 pm

        1/2 cup of buttermilk!

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