Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with Cinnamon Swirl Frosting

Recipe Info

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
½ cup whole milk

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Swirl Frosting:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
1 tsp ground cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. Make the Batter

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk/sour cream, mixing until just combined.

3. Fill & Sprinkle

Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners (about ¾ full).
Mix the cinnamon sugar topping and sprinkle a little over each cupcake before baking.

4. Bake

Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.

5. Make the Frosting

Beat butter until creamy (2 minutes).
Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.
Add vanilla, cinnamon, and cream; beat until fluffy and spreadable.
Optional: swirl in extra cinnamon for a marbled “snickerdoodle” look.

6. Frost & Serve

Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Dust lightly with more cinnamon sugar for a bakery-style finish.

💡 Tips

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
Substitute brown sugar for half the white sugar for a richer flavor.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days (or refrigerate for up to 5).

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Rabia

Chef & Food Blogger at menuatthetable.com

Rabia has been a chef in Dubai for over eight years and loves exploring different types of food. Through the blog Menu at the Table, Rabia shares the best places to eat in Dubai for every cuisine. Whether you want street food or a fancy restaurant, Rabia helps you find the perfect spot to enjoy delicious meals.