Name: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; ¼ cup cinnamon sugar; 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; ½ tsp. ground cinnamon; 3 Tbsp. heavy cream; Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal

Description

This recipe, “Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes,” is inspired by the beloved breakfast cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, known for its sweet, cinnamon-sugar flavor and satisfying crunch

Ingredients

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Cupcakes:

1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ cup cinnamon sugar
1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal

Frosting:

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp. heavy cream

Garnish (Optional):

Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal

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Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Prepare Batter: Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions. Add the cinnamon and whisk until combined.
Layer in Liners: Fill the cupcake liners about one-third full with batter. Sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar and top with a few pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Add more batter to cover the cereal, filling the liners about three-quarters full.
Bake: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tins.
Make Frosting: Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is creamy and reaches your desired consistency.

Frost and Garnish: Frost the cooled cupcakes with an offset spatula or a piping bag. Top each cupcake with more Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, if desired.