Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Cinnamon Sugar Almond Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are topped with a sweet, crunchy sugar coating that elevates their flavor to heavenly heights. With hints of almond and cinnamon, every bite offers comfort and joy, making them an instant favorite at parties or cozy family gatherings. Easy to make and customize, these cupcakes promise to impress guests and leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in almond extract and milk until fully combined.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with powdered sugar icing or sprinkling with extra cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg