No Frosting Needed Cupcakes
Delight in the simplicity of these "No Frosting Needed Cupcakes," a perfect blend of moist vanilla cake and a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble topping that eliminates the need for traditional frosting. Ideal for anyone seeking a fuss-free dessert, these cupcakes combine pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract with a quick crumbly topping made from cold butter and cinnamon for a satisfying texture and flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes and yielding 12 beautifully golden cupcakes, this recipe is perfect for casual gatherings, coffee breaks, or anytime you crave a sweet treat without the extra effort. With their baked-in topping, these cupcakes deliver all the indulgence of a frosted dessert—no additional steps required!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.
To make the crumbly topping, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and the cold, cubed butter in a small bowl. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until it forms a crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the crumbly topping generously onto each cupcake, pressing slightly to adhere the topping to the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these flavorful cupcakes as is—no frosting needed!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
