
Yields:
24
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
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Ingredients
For cupcakes:
- 1
box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
- 1 tsp.
ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup
cinnamon sugar
- 1 cup
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
For frosting:
- 1 cup
(2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3 cups
powdered sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp.
heavy cream
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Step 1Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Prepare cake batter according to package instructions. Add cinnamon and whisk until combined.
- Step 2Fill liners about one-third full with batter. Sprinkle on cinnamon sugar and top with a few pieces of cereal. Add more batter to cover the cereal. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes then let cool completely.
- Step 3Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until creamy.
- Step 4Frost cooled cupcakes with an offset spatula. Top each cupcake with more Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, if desired.
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