Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Cupcakes

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In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and ground cinnamon.

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Add butter, egg whites, milk and vanilla essence and mix on medium speed.

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• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1½ tsp light brown sugar

In a separate small bowl, mix ground cinnamon and the light brown sugar.

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With cupcake liners, line the cupcake tray.

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Preheat the oven to 160°C or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Place 1 tablespoon of batter into the cupcake liner.

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Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon and sugar mixture on top of the batter.

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Add another tablespoon of the batter. *Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top of the batter if you like.

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Repeat steps 6, 7, and 8 until the cupcake liners are filled with batter.

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Bake the cupcakes at 160°C for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.

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Leave the cupcakes in a cooling rack to cool and begin making the icing.

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To make the icing: beat the butter until smooth and slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.

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Mix the ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla.