Ingredients for - Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes

1. 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
2. 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3. 1/4 c. cinnamon sugar
4. 1 c. Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
5. 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 
6. 3 c. powdered sugar
7. Pinch of kosher salt
8. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
9. 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
10. 3 tbsp. heavy cream
11. Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, for garnish (optional)

How to cook deliciously - Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes

1 . Stage

Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Prepare cake batter according to package instructions. Add cinnamon and whisk until combined.

2 . Stage

Fill 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.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, 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.

4 . Stage

Frost cooled cupcakes with an offset spatula. Top each cupcake with more Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, if desired.