Cinnamon Swirl Cupcakes

These Cinnamon Swirl Cupcakes are a tasty treat that have a warm cinnamon flavor and a sweet swirl that looks like marble. Great for people who like cinnamon!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Mix until just combined

In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and brown sugar to create the cinnamon swirl filling

Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, then sprinkle a generous pinch of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top

Add another layer of cupcake batter, filling each liner about 2/3 full

Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the cupcake batter, creating a marbled effect

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, you can optionally frost with your favorite cream cheese or cinnamon-flavored frosting

Enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Swirl Cupcakes!