Description
Delightful Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Cups bring classic breakfast comfort to new heights with layers of sweet, spiced perfection. Crisp edges and tender centers promise a morning treat that melts in your mouth, inviting breakfast enthusiasts to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange paper liners inside a muffin tin or lightly coat the cups with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring the dry ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously whisk milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the liquid components are well blended.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Small lumps in the batter are acceptable and will contribute to a tender texture.
- Carefully ladle the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring the progress. Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Remove the tin from the oven and let the muffins rest momentarily. Carefully transfer them to a wire cooling rack.
- While the muffins are still warm, create the topping by combining sugar and cinnamon in one bowl and melting butter in another.
- Dip each muffin top first into the melted butter, then immediately roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Serve the cinnamon swirl french toast cups warm, enjoying their delicate, fragrant exterior and soft interior.
Notes
- Prep these delightful breakfast cups ahead of time for quick morning enjoyment or as a weekend treat for family and friends.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, ensuring your eggs and milk are at room temperature before mixing.
- Check muffins at the 20-minute mark to prevent overcooking, as every oven can vary slightly in temperature and baking performance.
- Make sure to fill muffin cups only three-quarters full to allow proper rising and prevent overflow during baking.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- For extra richness, consider adding a splash of cream or replacing some milk with buttermilk in the wet ingredient mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg