Description
Delightful cinnamon roll muffins blend bakery magic with homemade comfort, creating irresistible morning treats. Swirled with warm spices and topped with cream cheese glaze, these muffins invite you to savor each sweet, indulgent bite.
Ingredients
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Flour and Leavening Agents:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) buttermilk, room temperature
- 90 grams (3.2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) granulated sugar
Cinnamon Swirl Mixture:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) brown sugar
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 180C (350F) and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Create the dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the wet ingredients by blending melted butter with granulated sugar until smooth and homogeneous.
- Enhance the wet mixture by incorporating egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully integrated.
- Introduce buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly to create a uniform consistency.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Craft the cinnamon swirl by combining softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl.
- Distribute batter into muffin cups, filling each halfway with the mixture.
- Add a dollop of cinnamon swirl mixture into the center of each partially filled muffin cup.
- Cover the cinnamon swirl with remaining batter, filling cups nearly to the top.
- Use a toothpick to create a marbled effect by gently swirling the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean.
- Allow muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Carefully transfer muffins to a wire rack, permitting them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure ingredients are at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense muffins; stir just until ingredients are combined.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Enhance the cinnamon swirl by softening butter completely and using room-temperature brown sugar for easier blending.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg