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Cinnamon Cupcakes
These cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, holidays, and general afternoon snacking!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
cupcakes
Calories
477
kcal
Author
Marlynn Schotland
Equipment
1
12-cup Muffin Pan
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
1½
cups
all-purpose flour
¾
teaspoon
baking powder
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
½
cup
granulated sugar
¼
cup
light brown sugar
½
cup
(1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1
large eggs, at room temperature
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1
cup
milk
For the Frosting
3
cups
powdered sugar
1
cup
unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
2
teaspoons
vanilla extract
3-4
Tablespoons
heavy cream
For the Cinnamon Sugar
¼
cup
granulated sugar
2
teaspoons
ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter for about 2 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
Add both granulated sugar and light brown sugar, and cream for 3-5 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla, and beat together for 1 minute, just until incorporated.
While the mixer is on low, gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk, just untl ingredients are incorporated.
Pour batter into each muffin liner, about ¾ of the way full.
Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes. Then lower heat to 350°F for 10-12 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
Make the Frosting
While the cupcakes are baking, start making the frosting by beating the butter in the stand mixer.
Slowly add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating until incorporated.
Add the cinnamon, salt, and vanilla, and beat just until incorporated.
Assemble the cupcakes
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
Notes
Makes 12 cupcakes
Storage: store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
477
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
61
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
26
g
|
Saturated Fat:
16
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
81
mg
|
Sodium:
191
mg
|
Potassium:
74
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
48
g
|
Vitamin A:
819
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.05
mg
|
Calcium:
64
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg