Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of gooey cinnamon cream cheese filling encased in a moist, bakery-style muffin. These sweet treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Prepare muffin batter: Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
- Make cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Assemble muffins: Fill muffin cups with batter, add cream cheese filling, top with more batter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, chill the cream cheese filling before assembling.
- Best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
