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Moist Cinnamon Cupcakes

Moist Cinnamon Cupcakes for Cozy Fall Indulgence

These Moist Cinnamon Cupcakes are perfect for cozy fall gatherings, featuring a tender crumb and luscious vanilla cinnamon buttercream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour for a similar texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon use freshly ground
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar or light brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar sift for smoothness
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk or milk alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon for spiced buttercream

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and sour cream, are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness.

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