These delicious cinnamon swirl cupcakes are perfect for any occasion! They are easy to make and taste great. ..
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cupcakes
If you adore the flavor of cinnamon as much as us, you are going to fall head over heels for these tasty cupcakes. These cinnamon swirl cupcakes have the most wonderfully complex sweet flavor, and the warming spice of the cinnamon shines through, but isn’t overpowering. Delicious to enjoy any time of the year, but perfect for fall, this is one delicious cupcake recipe to curl up with! Be sure to try my Cinnamon Sugar Donuts and Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls too!
How to Make Cinnamon Swirl Cupcakes
Whisk together the wet ingredients. Mix in the sugar. Stir in the flour and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Fill cupcake liners with the batter and sprinkle over the brown sugar cinnamon mix. Bake and let cool. Make the frosting in a stand mixer and pipe on top of the cooled cupcakes.
Ingredient Notes
Milk: Keeps the cupcakes moist so they don’t dry out. I’m using whole milk, but use whatever you have on hand. Vegetable Oil: Adds richness to the cupcakes. Any neutral cooking oil will work!Eggs: Hold the cake batter together so they aren’t too crumbly. Vanilla: Enhances the sweetness of the sugar and spice of the cinnamon. Sugar: Granulated sugar sweetens the cupcakes while the brown sugar adds an earthy sweetness in the swirl. Flour: Gives the cupcakes structure– make sure to spoon and level your measuring cup so you don’t add too much. Baking Powder: Helps the cupcakes rise so they stay light and fluffy. Cinnamon: Adds a bit of spice and warmth to the cupcakes. Butter: Gives the frosting structure– with only cream cheese, the frosting would be too soft. It also adds delicious butter flavor. Cream Cheese: Adds tanginess and pairs deliciously with cinnamon. Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the frosting– feel free to add a bit more or a bit less to achieve your desired icing consistency.
These cinnamon swirl cupcakes are a real treat! The frosting is wonderfully rich and sweet, and you get an amazing burst of flavor from the cinnamon and brown sugar mixed into the cupcakes. There really is no bad time to enjoy these! They are perfect for celebrations, and the cinnamon flavor is wonderful to enjoy during fall and Thanksgiving. These cinnamon swirl cupcakes are a must-make! Super quick and easy to make and bake, these sweet treats are hard to resist. You are sure to impress with these! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
