Best 20 Cinnamon Cupcakes Recipes

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Cinnamon cupcakes are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. With their moist, fluffy texture and sweet, cinnamon flavor, they are sure to please everyone. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more unique, there are many ways to make cinnamon cupcakes. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for cinnamon cupcakes, providing you with all the information you need to create a batch of these mouthwatering treats in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA CUPCAKES WITH HONEY-CINNAMON FROSTING



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For a handheld treat that takes the cake, try these cute confections -- they combine the flavor of classic banana bread with a creamy spiced frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 ripe bananas), plus 1 whole banana, for garnish (optional)
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Honey-Cinnamon Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Make a well in center of flour mixture. In well, mix together butter, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to incorporate flour mixture (do not overmix). Dividing evenly, spoon batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. Spread tops with honey-cinnamon frosting. Just before serving, peel and slice banana into rounds, and place one on each cupcake, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

CINNAMON CUPCAKES



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"My from-scratch cinnamon cupcakes take a little work," admits Judy Learned of Boyertown, Pennsylvania. But the results speak for themselves, when snackers say, "Yum!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
CINNAMON FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
Additional ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon over each cupcake. , Bake at 375° for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with additional cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON MOCHA CUPCAKES



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Like to end a meal with a little something sweet? These chocolate cupcakes will do the trick for family and friends. This dessert is fast and fuss-free. - Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup chocolate frosting
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon hot water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , Place the frosting in a bowl. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; stir into frosting until smooth. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL CINNAMON CUPCAKES



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Cinnamon cupcakes that begin with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ French vanilla cake mix and end with a luscious caramel frosting - an indulgent dessert treat!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ French vanilla cake mix
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cinnamon-flavored baking chips
2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup caramel topping
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Additional caramel topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, milk, 1/3 cup butter, the eggs and cinnamon with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in cinnamon chips. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 22 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 2/3 cup butter and 1/4 cup caramel topping with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Drizzle with additional caramel topping. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

CINNAMON VANILLA CUPCAKES



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Delicious and moist cupcakes that have a little something special with the cinnamon. Great with vanilla, chocolate or cream cheese frosting. The amount of Flour is optional, depending on how dry you want your cupcakes.

Provided by LizP5885

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/8 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (heaping)
1 -2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (more or less to taste)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare muffin pan with liners.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • Mix milk and vanilla in a separate cup.
  • Cream butter and then add sugar a little at a time. Mix until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time until light and fluffy.
  • Add flour mixture and milk mixture alternately, starting with flour mixture and ending with flour mixture until fully--but not overly--mixed.
  • Fill muffin papers 3/4 cup full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until top springs back lightly when touched.

EASY PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A quick and easy doctored cake-mix recipe that's perfect for Halloween parties and birthday parties in the fall. I've decreased the fat content by using some lower fat ingredients and the flavors are still amazing.

Provided by RunninLion

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
4 egg whites
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two 12-muffin pans with paper baking cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, water, oil, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  • Fill each paper cup about 3/4 full with batter.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. Set aside on metal rack to cool.
  • Prepare frosting by placing cream cheese, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
  • Beat on medium until well-combined and smooth.
  • For a prettier, more elegant presentation, use a piping bag to frost cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or other fall/halloween deco items if desired.

CINNAMON APPLE CUPCAKES



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These cupcakes remind me of the crisp October air and colored leaves crunching underneath my feet.

Provided by Alison Riede

Categories     Fall     Bake     Cupcake     Apple     Cinnamon     Cream Cheese     Thanksgiving     Dessert

Yield 15 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 33

Cinnamon Apple Cupcake:
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cinnamon
Cinnamon Apple Filling:
1 apple, diced finely
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Apple Fritter Topping:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 apples, chopped
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Cinnamon and sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cinnamon Apple Cupcake:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two standard cupcake tins with 15 paper liners.
  • Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together the sugar and butter on medium speed in a large bowl.
  • Slowly add in eggs, one at a time, and mix on medium speed until combined.
  • Reduce speed to low and add vanilla extract, milk, and sour cream.
  • In a separate bowl, combine both flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and mix on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Using a large spoon, fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cinnamon Apple Filling:
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, combine diced apple with sugar and cinnamon.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft.
  • Set aside to fill cupcakes with later.
  • Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • With a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter and cream cheese together on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Add vanilla and mix on medium speed until thoroughly combined.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar and beat on low for 1 minute.
  • Add cinnamon and gradually increase the speed to high and beat for 3 minutes, until fluffy.
  • Apple Fritter Topping:
  • Combine flour and next seven ingredients including apples in a medium bowl.
  • Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium high heat for 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium, and using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, drop 1/4 cupfuls of batter into the hot oil.
  • Fry about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
  • Continue until all the batter is gone, being careful not to overcrowd the pan while frying.
  • While hot, sprinkle the fritters with cinnamon and sugar.
  • After cooled, cut fritters into pieces to top cupcakes.
  • To Assemble Cupcakes:
  • Once cool, poke small holes in each cupcake, using a circle pastry tip or an apple corer. Insert one tablespoon of the Cinnamon Apple Filling into each cupcake. Gently pipe each cupcake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Garnish with an Apple Fritter Topping piece on top of each cupcake.

CINNAMON ROLL CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: orange cinnamon roll, cake mix

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 tube orange cinnamon roll
1 box cake mix, with corresponding ingredients

Steps:

  • Make box cake mix as instructed on the box.
  • Fill cupcake wrappers about half way full with batter.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for six minutes.
  • Cut orange cinnamon rolls in half. Place on top of cupcakes.
  • Bake another 9 minutes, or until the cinnamon roll tops look fully cooked.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 21 grams

CINNAMON-SCENTED DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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Categories     Cake     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Summer     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

30 2 1/2-inch-wide by 1 1/2-inch-high paperpanettone molds
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups freshly brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) mini semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray insides of 30 paper molds with nonstick spray; arrange paper molds on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Sift flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into large bowl. Combine sugar, coffee, buttermilk, oil, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla in another large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat egg mixture until blended. Add dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until blended, scraping bowl occasionally, about 4 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each paper mold. Bake cupcakes, 1 sheet at a time, until puffed and center is just firm to touch, about 24 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to racks and cool completely.
  • Frost cupcakes with almond frosting. (Can be made ahead. Arrange cupcakes in deep disposable roasting pans. Cover pans with foil. Refrigerate up to 2 days, or store at room temperature 1 day. Bring chilled cupcakes to room temperature before serving.)
  • Decorate cupcakes with mini roses up to 4 hours before serving.

CINNAMON CRUMB CUPCAKES



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This recipe comes from Penzeys Spices Early Summer 2006 catalog. I got excited when I found this recipe because I was getting tired of buying the little crumb cakes in the vending machine at work. It was getting too expensive. Now I can make these up for less money and keep some in the freezer for a quick breakfast, snack, or share with friends at a coffee break. My 6 year old son loves them for breakfast.

Provided by Watkinslady30

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 24 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, two sticks, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup one stick cold butter, cut into tablespoon pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • You will need two muffin pans that hold 12 muffins each. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine the flour and baking powder together in a bowl and add to the butter, sugar, and egg mixture. Mix on low speed until well blended-the batter will be very thick.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 24 cups. This will fill them about half way.
  • For the topping, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Add the hard butter and cut it in to the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs-you can use your hands for this, rubbing it between your fingertips. Don't make it too fine, you want it to have some body to it. Note: I use my hand held pastry blender tool.
  • Put about 1 tablespoon of the streusel topping over each cake using up all of the topping;you will not see much of the batter.
  • Bake in a preheated oven on two shelves for about 18 minutes, switching shelves after the first 10 minutes.
  • They are done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Do not overbake;start checking them at about 16 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes in the pans then remove to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 126.4, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 14.3, Protein 2.8

CINNAMON DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES



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This makes a huge amount of cupcakes, I am sure that you could freeze some and frost them later. I made these recently and baked them in fancy foil muffin liners, and took them to a senior's home, they were enjoyed by the residents and the staff, everyone wanted this recipe! I frosted these with my buttercream frosting, recipe#80118 with a teaspoon of almond extract added in to it but you can use your favorite frosting recipe to top these cupcakes

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 40-45 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups freshly brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • Prepare regular muffin tins and line with paper liners.
  • In a bowl sift together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a extra large bowl combine sugar, coffee, buttermilk, oil, eggs, egg yolks and vanilla; beat well with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add in the dry ingredients; beat on medium speed until blended, scraping bowl occasionally (about 4 minutes).
  • Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
  • Spoon the batter evenly between the prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and the center is just firm to the touch.
  • Transfer the cupcakes to racks and cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 150.6, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 21.5, Protein 2.5

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON-MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon-Maple Cream Cheese Frosting image

I found a recipe similar to this a few months ago and have since tweaked it to my tastes and made it several times. These cupcakes are perfect for the Holiday season. The frosting is to die for! You have to try these scrumptious cupcakes!!!

Provided by cieradanielle

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 24 standard muffin cups.
  • Whisk together cake mix, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice in large bowl.
  • Add the eggs, applesauce, and pumpkin and beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour batter into muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Transfer cupcakes to wire rack and let cool completely before spreading with frosting.
  • FROSTING: Make sure the butter & cream cheese are SOFT. Beat the butter in bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese and beat together until well blended.
  • Add the maple syrup and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy, and frosting consistency is formed. **If frosting is too thick for your liking, you can add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.**.
  • Spread frosting evenly over cupcakes and Enjoy!

APPLE STREUSEL CINNAMON SWIRL CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Apple Streusel Cinnamon Swirl Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup grated peeled apple (1 large apple)
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (from above)
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup canola oil or 1 cup corn oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F Line 12 muffin tin cups with paper cupcake liners.
  • Make the swirl and topping: In a small bowl, stir the sugar and cinnamon together.
  • Make the cupcakes: In a small bowl, mix together the grated apple and the 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the eggs, oil, and vanilla, stirring until blended. Stir the reserved apple mixture, with any juice that bas been released.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each paper liner. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon cinnamon sugar over the batter in each liner. Spoon the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar, using a scant 2 tablespoons of batter for each cupcake.
  • Use a pastry brush to dab the top of the batter with the melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top of the cupcakes.
  • Bake just until the top feels firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool the cupcakes for 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack. Remove the cupcakes from the pan onto a wire rack and let cool completely.

GEORGE CARAMELIN: CHOCOLATE CINNAMON CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA BEAN BOURBON FROSTING, BOURBON CARAMEL SAUCE, AND CANDIED PECANS



George Caramelin: Chocolate Cinnamon Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Bourbon Frosting, Bourbon Caramel Sauce, and Candied Pecans image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h10m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup brewed and cooled coffee
2/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup bourbon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth Balance)
1 cup pecans
1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated vegan margarine, melted (recommended: Earth Balance)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 ounces non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening (recommended: Earth Balance)
4 ounces non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth Balance)
1 pound 12 ounces powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1/3 cup bourbon

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line standard cupcake pans with 18 cupcake liners.
  • Sift the sugar, flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl. Set the bowl aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, coffee, oil, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just incorporated. Add vinegar and incorporate. Do not over mix the batter.
  • Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake until a toothpick inserted into each cupcake comes out clean, 19 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
  • For the sauce: In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir together the sugar and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Let boil until the mixture starts to turn brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir with a whisk. Add the bourbon and salt and continue stirring. Once the bubbling stops, add the margarine and whisk until melted and distributed. Let cool completely and pour into a clean squirt bottle.
  • For the pecans: In a large bowl, toss the pecans with the melted margarine until all the pecans are coated. In a separate bowl, mix the cinnamon, sugar, and sea salt. Toss into the pecan mixture and coat evenly. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure the pecans are not overlapping. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the shortening and margarine until completely combined. Scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure that all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. On low speed, slowly add the sugar a little at a time. Once the sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla paste and bourbon and mix on low until the liquids are incorporated. Scrape the bottom of the bowl and mix on medium-high speed until all the ingredients are combined and the frosting is fluffy, about 2 minutes. Put the frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • To assemble: With a plastic drinking straw or a small paring knife, make holes in the center of each cupcake. Squeeze the bourbon caramel sauce into the center of the cupcake until filled but not overflowing, about 1 tablespoon per cupcake. Pipe a dollop of vanilla bean bourbon frosting onto of each cupcake. Drizzle the top with more bourbon caramel sauce and sprinkle with candied pecans to garnish.

CINNAMON SUGAR GRAHAM CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 72 (6 dozen) mini cupcakes or 24 (2 dozen) regular

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup or 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 large egg, separated into 5 yolks and reserving only 3 egg whites, room temperature
2 teaspoons Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 1/3 cups whole milk, room temperature
Cinnamon Sugar Graham Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Graham cracker crumbs, for garnish
Cinnamon sugar graham crackers, for garnish
Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line mini cupcake pans with 72 mini cupcake liners or line a regular-size cupcake or muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners.
  • Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl, and set aside.
  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar in a small bowl and pour in the melted butter. Stir until combined, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and beat about 3 minutes more, or until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Reduce the speed to low and add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the vanilla extract and cinnamon. On low speed, mix in 1/3 flour mixture and 1/2 the milk, repeat alternating between the flour and milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until the flour is incorporated. Do not over beat once the flour mixture is added. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • With an electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites until medium-stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Fold in the graham cracker-brown sugar mixture. Scoop the batter into the lined mini cupcake pan or regular-size cupcake pan. Bake 22 minutes for mini cupcakes or 27 minutes for regular-size cupcakes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.
  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar in a small bowl and pour in the melted butter. Stir until combined and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Reduce the speed to low, and add the confectioners' sugar until well blended. Increase the speed to high and beat about 3 minutes more, or until light and creamy. Fold in the graham cracker-brown sugar mixture. Place the icing in pastry bag fitted with a pastry tip. Pipe the icing on the cooled cupcakes. Garnish the cupcakes with graham cracker crumbs, a piece of cinnamon sugar graham cracker, and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
  • Yield: approximately 3 1/2 cups

CINNAMON TOAST CUPCAKES



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These are delicious. The 1st time I made them they were gone before they could cool and be frosted!!

Provided by Teri8551

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/3 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place baking rack in center of oven and preheat to 350ºF.
  • Line cupcake pans with liners and spray top of pan with cooking spray.
  • Place cake mix, pudding mix, milk, oil, eggs and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend with mixer on low for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl and increase to medium for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup of batter into each liner (about 3/4 full). Place pan(s) in oven on middle rack.
  • Bake cupcakes till they are golden brown, (about 18 to 22 minutes). Cool on wire racks for 5 minutes. Slowly and carefully turn pan on it's side and remove cupcakes. Cool 15 minutes and frost with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (Recipe #166183) (or buy some cream cheese frosting, add cinnamon to taste, ice cupcakes and sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 255.5, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 16.4, Protein 2.6

CINNAMON BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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Warm cinnamon enhances the chocolate flavor in this lightened version of a brownie - a perfect lunchbox surprise. From McCormick. Nov 26/09 - changed the cinnamon from 4 tsp to 2tsp per Deantini's suggestion - if you're a real cinnamon lover, you may wish to add more than 2 tsp.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 15 cupcakes, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Mix flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix sugar, applesauce, eggs and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Gradually stir in flour mixture until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each of 15 paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. Cool in pans on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire rack.

APPLE STREUSEL CINNAMON SWIRL CUPCAKES RECIPE



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Provided by crisscut

Number Of Ingredients 14

SWIRL & TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
CUPCAKES:
1 cup grated peeled apple (1 large apple)
2 tbsp. cinnamon sugar (from above)
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cups sugar
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 cup canola or corm oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin tin cups with paper cupcake liners. Make the swirl and topping. In a small bowl, stir the sugar and cinnamon together. Make the cupcakes. In a small bowl, mix the grated apple and the 2 tbsp. of cinnamon sugar together; set aside. In a large bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the eggs, oil, and vanilla, stirring until the ingredients are smoothly blended. Stir in the reserved apple mixture, with any juice that has been released. Spoon about 2 tbsp. of batter into each paper liner. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. cinnamon sugar over the batter in each liner. Spoon the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar, using a scant 2 tbsp. of batter for each cupcake. Use a pastry brush to dab the top of the batter with the melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top. Bake just until the tops are light brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool the cupcakes for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Carefully place the wire rack on top of the cupcakes in their pan. Protecting your hands with pot holders and holding the pan and rack together, invert them to release the cupcakes onto the wire rack. Turn the cupcakes top side up to cool completey. Makes 12 regular cupcakes.

SNICKERDOODLE CUPCAKES W/CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Everything "snickerdoodle" is okay by me. My mom used to bake cookies every Friday for my brothers and I. And guess what? Snickerdoodle Cookies were my favorite! So now, I find this snickerdoodle cupcake recipe and I am in heaven!!!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

CUPCAKE BATTER:
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 c cake flour, sifted
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for dusting
2 stick butter, unsalted, softened
1 3/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp sugar for dusting
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 c milk
CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1 c butter, room temperature
3 3/4 c powdered sugar, sifted
3 to 4 Tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prep 2 - 12-cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
  • 2. Sift together in a large bowl, flours, baking powder, salt and 2 tsp. cinnamon.
  • 3. Cream together butter and sugar till pale and fluffy.
  • 4. Add eggs one at a time, blend after each egg added, then add the vanilla extract.
  • 5. Add the flour mixture in 3 increments, alternate with 2 additions of the milk. Blend well, do not over mix.
  • 6. Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake tins, fill 3/4 full.
  • 7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, rotate the cupcake pan halfway through the baking process. Do a toothpick test and if it comes out clean, it's done.
  • 8. Remove the cupcakes from the oven onto a wire rack, let cool for 20 minutes before removing cupcakes from the pan.
  • 9. With the remaining cinnamon and sugar, mix together and sprinkle over the tops of the cupcakes.
  • 10. FROSTING:
  • 11. With mixer on low speed, blend butter till fluffy, about 30 seconds.
  • 12. Add sugar, 3 Tbsp. milk and vanilla extract, blend lightly. Add cinnamon and continue mixing until sugar is well incorporated.
  • 13. Increase speed and beat till fluffy, if the frosting is stiff, add the remaining 1 Tbsp. of milk. Blend well.
  • 14. Be sure that the cupcakes are completely cooled. Then frost or pipe your cupcakes.
  • 15. NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO ADD A 1 TSP OF CINNAMON TO A CAN OF STORE-BOUGHT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING.

OVERNIGHT CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST CUPCAKES



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Mini-cakes conquer breakfast! These individually sized cups feature cinnamon swirl raisin bread and a crumbly streusel topping. Prep the day before to make this dish a brunch-time breeze.

Provided by By Megan DeKok

Categories     Breakfast

Time 9h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 loaf Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread
30 nut cups or party cups
Fresh berries (sliced strawberries, blueberries or raspberries)
1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 vanilla bean, split, scraped
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Dash salt
1/3 cup butter
Real maple or maple-flavored syrup
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cut bread into cubes; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover with clean tea towel to dry out a bit.
  • Place nut cups on large cookie sheet. Place a few berries in each cup.
  • While bread cubes are drying out, in 2-quart saucepan, heat both milks, cream, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the cinnamon, vanilla and vanilla bean 5 minutes or until warm throughout, stirring constantly. Set aside to steep 30 minutes. Remove vanilla bean. Beat eggs into mixture.
  • Dunk bread cubes into milk-egg mixture; divide evenly among nut cups. Repeat with all of the bread. Cover unbaked French toast tightly; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Remove French toast from refrigerator; uncover. In small bowl, stir together flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the salt. With fork or fingers, cut in or rub butter into flour mixture until it resembles crumbs. Sprinkle Streusel Topping over French toast.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven; drizzle each with maple syrup. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Measuring Ingredients Accurately: Use measuring cups and spoons to measure ingredients precisely. Incorrect measurements can alter the texture and flavor of your cupcakes.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring ingredients like eggs, butter, and milk to room temperature before mixing. This ensures they blend smoothly and evenly, resulting in a consistent batter.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the mixture, creating a moist and tender cupcake.
  • Folding Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Overmixing can result in dense, tough cupcakes.
  • Filling Cupcake Liners: Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Overfilling can cause the cupcakes to rise too much and spill over the edges.
  • Baking Temperature: Bake cupcakes at the recommended temperature and time specified in the recipe. Variations in temperature or baking time can affect the texture and doneness of the cupcakes.
  • Testing for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Overbaking can dry out the cupcakes.
  • Cooling Cupcakes: Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting or decorating. This helps the cupcakes set and prevents the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

With the diverse selection of cinnamon cupcake recipes presented in this article, there's a perfect option for every taste and occasion. Whether you prefer a classic cinnamon cupcake with cream cheese frosting or a more decadent version with a streusel topping, these recipes offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Remember to follow the tips provided to ensure your cupcakes turn out moist, flavorful, and visually appealing. Experiment with different recipes and techniques to create your own signature cinnamon cupcakes that will impress your friends and family.

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