Name: Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

February 11, 2026

These snickerdoodle cupcakes are delicious and easy to make. A box cake mix makes this recipe so quick and easy, you can make them anytime. Snickerdoodle Cupcakes only take a few ingredients and are so adaptable. There’s just something about cinnamon sugar that makes everything a little better. If you love cinnamon and are a fan of snickerdoodle cookies, you can make these delicious cupcakes every time you need a sweet treat.

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Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Mix cake ingredients together until you have a smooth batter.

Scoop batter into the cupcake liners until about 2/3rd full.

Place in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool.

Pipe icing onto the cupcakes.

Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cinnamon Sugar Magic 🌟
Create a thick, even coating of cinnamon sugar by rolling cupcake tops while they're still slightly warm, allowing the sugar to stick perfectly.
Pudding Mix Secret 🥄
Add the vanilla pudding mix directly to the cake mix to create an incredibly moist and tender cupcake with enhanced flavor and texture.
Flavor Layering Technique 🧁
Sprinkle a light layer of cinnamon sugar inside the cupcake batter before baking to create surprise cinnamon pockets throughout the cupcake.
Perfect Scoop Method 🥄
Use an ice cream scoop for uniform cupcake sizes, ensuring even baking and a professional-looking batch of cupcakes.
Cooling Rack Trick 💨
Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack to prevent condensation and maintain the crisp cinnamon sugar topping's texture.