Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC (320ºF) and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix in granulated and brown sugar until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, checking doneness with a cake tester.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until fluffy, gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until creamy.
- Divide the buttercream and mix one half with cinnamon for a spiced version.
- Decorate the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag with a swirl of both buttercreams.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and sour cream, are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness.
