Cinnamon-Swirled Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
These soft snickerdoodle cupcakes are layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with a smooth vanilla-cinnamon buttercream for a warm, comforting dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter
- 1½ cups granulated sugar divided
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
- ¾ cup milk room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Frosting
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. A fully heated oven helps the cupcakes rise evenly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, then stir in 1 cup of sugar until slightly gritty. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add the egg, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy, with a pale, thick consistency.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick batter forms. If it feels too stiff, add milk one tablespoon at a time.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup sugar with the cinnamon.
- Spoon about 2 scant tablespoons of batter into each liner, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then add another heaping tablespoon of batter. Fill each about ¾ full and finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake for 19–21 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Beat the butter until smooth, then add confectioners’ sugar, cream, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix on low, then on high for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more sugar or cream and add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, finishing with a soft swirl.