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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.
2
In a large mixing bowl filled with the cake mix, add in the water, oil, and eggs. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix on medium until well incorporated.
3
Fold in ¾ cup of the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal.
4
Add batter into the muffin tin until each is about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Directions for Frosting
1
In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
2
Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while adding in a tablespoon of the cream in between each cup. Continue to mix for 1 minute or until creamy.
3
Fill your prepared piping bag with frosting. Frost your cupcakes.
Directions for the Drizzle
1
In a small bowl, add the cinnamon chips and milk. Heat at 50% power for 25 seconds. Stir. If the chips are not completely melted, repeat.
2
Drizzle mixture over the frosted cupcakes. Top with a bit of the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Cereal First 🥣Lightly toast the Cinnamon Toast Crunch in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before crushing and folding into the batter to intensify the cinnamon flavor and prevent sogginess.
- Melt Cinnamon Chips Properly 🍫Use the double-boiler method or 30-second microwave bursts when melting Hershey's Cinnamon Chips to prevent seizing, then fold gently into frosting for smooth, lump-free results.
- Room Temperature Ingredients Matter 🌡️Let eggs, milk, and butter reach room temperature before mixing with cake batter to ensure even hydration and prevent lumps that compromise texture.
- Layer Your Cinnamon Elements 🎂Reserve some crushed cereal for the frosting topping and drizzle application rather than using all in the batter—this creates textural contrast and visual appeal that elevates the finished cupcake.
- Avoid Overmixing the Batter 🥄Mix box cake batter only until ingredients are just combined (about 50 strokes) to maintain a tender crumb; overmixing develops gluten and creates dense, tough cupcakes.
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