Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Pecans

Health score
1%
Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Pecans
90 min.
18
324kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes, a perfect fusion of two beloved treats that will leave everyone craving more. Imagine the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen as these cupcakes bake to golden perfection. Each bite offers a soft, fluffy texture reminiscent of classic cinnamon rolls, but with the added convenience of a cupcake!

These scrumptious cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal dessert for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a rich, tangy sweetness, and sprinkled with crunchy pecans for that extra layer of flavor, these treats are sure to impress your family and friends.

With a preparation time of just 90 minutes and yielding 18 servings, you can whip up a batch for a crowd or save some for yourself to enjoy throughout the week. Each cupcake is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making them a standout dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • Cups baker's chocolate 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • box cake mix yellow
  • 24 oz cream cheese frosting 
  • 0.5 cup pecans coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups. In small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  3. Make cake batter as directed on box. Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full. Spoon generous 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon sugar onto center of batter in each cup; top cinnamon sugar with the remaining batter divided evenly among cups. In each cup, swirl batter with toothpick to create a spiral effect.
  4. Bake about 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Place frosting in decorating bag fitted with round tip #2
  6. Starting at outer edge of cupcakes, pipe frosting in spiral pattern, gradually elevating to a peak in center; garnish with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories324kcal
Protein2.71%
Fat34.85%
Carbs62.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.73
Glycemic Load
0.94
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.4517391779986%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.3mg
Delphinidin
0.2mg
Catechin
4.92mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
10.42mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:323.58kcal
16.18%
Fat:13.16g
20.24%
Saturated Fat:4.73g
29.54%
Carbohydrates:53.06g
17.69%
Net Carbohydrates:51.2g
18.62%
Sugar:37.96g
42.18%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:283.07mg
12.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:5.87mg
1.96%
Protein:2.3g
4.6%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.94%
Copper:0.3mg
14.93%
Phosphorus:127.16mg
12.72%
Iron:2.01mg
11.16%
Magnesium:30.97mg
7.74%
Fiber:1.86g
7.42%
Calcium:71.64mg
7.16%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.35%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.11%
Folate:22.19µg
5.55%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.69%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4.01%
Potassium:99.14mg
2.83%
Selenium:1.76µg
2.51%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.22%
Vitamin K:1.66µg
1.58%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.5%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.42%