Cinnamon Swirl Muffins
Buttermilk-based cinnamon swirl muffins with a brown sugar cinnamon filling, ready in 40 minutes. Each muffin has 210 calories.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 250 g
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 g
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk 120 ml
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 100 g, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 100 g
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon for filling
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 50 g, optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Line Muffin Tin:
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place paper liners in a muffin tin.Whisk Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon by whisking.Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until uniform.Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring gently until barely combined; avoid overmixing.Make Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:
In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon to create the filling.Fill Muffin Cups and Swirl:
Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups. Top each with about 1 tsp of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then gently swirl using a fork.Add Chopped Nuts:
If desired, scatter the chopped nuts evenly over the tops.Bake Muffins:
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Cool Muffins:
Take the pan out of the oven, let the muffins rest for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool fully.