Description
Delight in the irresistible blend of moist, cinnamon-infused cupcakes topped with a buttery streusel and rich cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these easy-to-make Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes will become your new favorite treat!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 package yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
1 package vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces, dry)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Mix the cake mix and pudding mix in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare the cinnamon-sugar swirl by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill each liner one-quarter full with batter. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, swirl lightly, and add more batter until three-quarters full. Repeat swirling.
- Prepare streusel topping by pulsing flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a food processor until crumbly. Sprinkle over cupcakes.
- Bake for 17–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
- For the glaze, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Thin with cream if needed.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cupcakes and serve.
Notes
Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Adjust cinnamon levels to taste for more or less spice.
Freeze unglazed cupcakes for up to 3 months for easy make-ahead treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cupcakes
- Calories: Approximately 236 kcal per serving