Description
Welcome to the delightful world of Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Cups! Perfect for a cozy breakfast or as a scrumptious snack, these treats marry the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a portable muffin form. Simple to make and irresistibly tasty, this recipe promises to captivate your taste buds and add a special touch to your culinary creations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Preparation of the Oven and Pan Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by inserting paper liners or by lightly greasing the muffin cups.
- Mixing Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Whisk these together until the mixture is uniform.
- Combining Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Creating the Batter Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until just combined. It’s perfectly fine if the batter is slightly lumpy.
- Filling the Muffin Cups Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Baking Place the filled muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean.
- Cooling and Topping Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then move them to a wire rack. Meanwhile, prepare the topping by mixing 1/4 cup of sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl, and melt 1/4 cup of butter in another bowl. Dip the warm muffin tops first into the melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.