Description
Heavenly cinnamon swirl french toast cups deliver a delightful breakfast experience with crispy edges and creamy centers. Warm spices and sweet vanilla create a comforting morning treat you’ll savor with pure enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml) butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (60 ml) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or cooking spray, ensuring smooth release.
- Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, whisking to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Batter Formation: Merge wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Slight lumps are acceptable and will contribute to a tender texture.
- Baking Process: Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter, then bake for 20-25 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Cooling and Topping Preparation: Transfer muffins to a wire rack and allow to cool slightly. Meanwhile, prepare a cinnamon-sugar mixture and melted butter for coating.
- Final Touches: While muffins are still warm, dip each top into melted butter, then roll generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serving: Present the cinnamon swirl french toast cups warm, showcasing their fragrant exterior and delicate interior.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Smartly: Use paper liners or cooking spray to ensure easy removal and maintain the perfect shape of your french toast cups.
- Blend Batter Carefully: Mix wet and dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing, which can create tough, dense muffins instead of tender, light treats.
- Check Doneness Precisely: A clean toothpick test is crucial – it indicates the muffins are fully baked and prevents serving undercooked centers.
- Coat Generously: Dip warm muffins completely in melted butter and cinnamon-sugar mixture while still hot to maximize flavor absorption and create a deliciously crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg