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!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumbly topping generously onto each cupcake, pressing slightly to adhere the topping to the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Enjoy these flavorful cupcakes as is—no frosting needed!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(801.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2945.7

Total Fat 159.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 774.1mg	0%
Sodium 2066.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 348.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 192.7g
Protein 37.8g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 327.6mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 644.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 46.7%