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Mini Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnabundts

Mini brown butter sourdough cinnabundts are tender, lightly tangy mini bundt cakes with a cinnamon swirl and a creamy center, perfect for a cozy dessert or weekend treat.

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt room temperature
  • ½ cup sourdough discard room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Swirl

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • cups powdered sugar
  • 3 to 4 tbsp milk of choice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease each cavity of a mini bundt pan with butter or non stick spray, then lightly dust with flour. Tap out any excess so the cakes release easily after baking.
  • Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5 to 8 minutes. It will foam, then turn golden with brown specks and a nutty aroma. Remove from heat right away and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. If it smells burnt, discard and start again.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the Greek yogurt, sourdough discard, and vanilla until fully combined.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix. If the batter seems very thick, let it rest for about 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  • Fill each bundt cavity about one third full with batter. Sprinkle roughly 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon sugar over the batter, then top with more batter until nearly full, smoothing the surface gently.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and spring back when touched. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • While the cakes bake, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy. Start with 3 tablespoons of milk and add more as needed for a thick, pipeable consistency.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Use a small knife or piping bag to create a center opening and fill with the cream cheese mixture.