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Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes
Easy-to-make cinnamon roll cupcakes with a streusel and glaze!
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●blender
- ●food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
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Cupcakes
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prepare
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
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sift
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In a large bowl, sift together 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix and 1 (3.4-ounce) box vanilla pudding mix.
box yellow cake mix1 (15.25-ounce)box vanilla pudding mix1 (3.4-ounce)
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mix
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In a separate bowl, combine 3 large lightly beaten eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, ¾ cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
large lightly beaten eggs (room temperature)3buttermilk1 cupvanilla extract1 teaspoon½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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combine
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Add the dry cake mixture to the egg mixture and mix until just combined.
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Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
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stir
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Combine ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until combined.
ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
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spoon
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Spoon the cupcake mixture into the bottom of the cupcake liners about ¼ the way full. Spoon the cinnamon-sugar swirl on top and swirl together with a toothpick or fork.
ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
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fill
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Fill the cupcake liners ¾ the way full with more cupcake batter. Spoon another layer of the cinnamon-sugar swirl on top and swirl together. The cupcake batter and filling should make 24 cupcakes.
ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
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Streusel
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pulse
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Combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup unsalted softened butter, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon into a food processor or blender. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle even amounts on top of the cupcakes.
ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
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bake
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Bake for ⏱️ 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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cool
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Allow the cupcakes to cool slightly before frosting them.
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Cream Cheese Frosting
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smooth
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Combine 1 ounce softened cream cheese and ¼ cup softened unsalted butter. Using a hand mixer beat until smooth.
softened cream cheese1 ounce
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mix
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Add 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and pinch of salt and mix to combine. Add 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk and mix until you reach a desired consistency.
powdered sugar1 cupvanilla extract1 teaspoon½ teaspoon vanilla extractpinch of salt-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (if needed)1
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frost
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Spread over the slightly cooled cupcakes or drizzling the glaze on with a spoon.
Nutrition Facts
calories
236 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
23 g
sodium Content
229 mg
protein Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
38 mg
carbohydrate Content
34 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
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