Description
Cinnamon cupcakes with a hidden surprise, a croissant center topped with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting. A delicious new snickerdoodle mashup. Adapted from Sprinkle Bakes
Ingredients
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Crupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose unbleached flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean, seeded and hull discarded
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (150 ml) milk
- croissant dough
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 8oz (225 g) package of softened (full fat) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) softened butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups (960 ml) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350 F and line your cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one a time and mix well after each one. Add the vanilla bean seeds and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Mix in the flour in batches alternating between the milk. Start and end with the flour.
- Scoop the batter and fill the cupcake liners ? full and set aside.
- Lay out the croissant dough and cut into strips about 1/2 inch by 5 inches.
- Paint them with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Roll up into mini croissants and place in the cupcake batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until the tops of the croissants are golden brown. Let cool before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Add in sugar one cup at a time and add a little cream if necessary.
- Add cinnamon and beat on high for 3 minutes until super light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 420