RumChata Cupcakes

Name: RumChata Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 box vanilla cake mix; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 1/3 c. Rumchata, divided; 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened; 4 c. powdered sugar, divided; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, plus more for garnish; kosher salt

By Rian HandlerPublished: Sep 28, 2017

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

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20 mins

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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line 2 muffin tins with 16 cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 cup Rumchata until smooth. Bake until a toothpick comes out with minimal crumbs, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
2. Step 2Make Rumchata frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and remaining ⅓ cup Rumchata. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth. Add the remaining 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
3. Step 3Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with more cinnamon and a decorative straw.