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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Muffins with Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

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These fluffy cinnamon roll muffins combine a soft, tender crumb with a swirl of cinnamon sugar and a tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (to thin frosting if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until fully combined to create the cinnamon swirl.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup.
  7. Add approximately 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon mixture on top of the batter in each cup.
  8. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter without overmixing.
  9. Add another 2 tablespoons of batter over the swirl to cover it.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Thin with milk or cream if needed.
  13. Once muffins are cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over the tops.
  14. Optional: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cinnamon sugar on top of the frosting before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins fluffy. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better blending. Swirl cinnamon mixture gently with a toothpick to create ribbons without blending it completely. Frost muffins only when fully cooled to prevent melting. Muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen unfrosted for up to 3 months.

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