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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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Soft, pillowy muffins swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for a quick and cozy breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk (or milk + vinegar substitute)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; batter will be slightly lumpy.
  5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar over batter. Repeat layering with remaining batter and cinnamon sugar, finishing with batter on top. Use a toothpick to gently swirl layers.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add milk as needed to thin frosting.
  10. Spread or pipe frosting over cooled muffins.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Chill batter for 10 minutes if cinnamon swirl blends too much. Frost only cooled muffins to prevent melting. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with coconut-based alternatives. Muffins freeze best unfrosted.

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