Name: Cinnamon Cupcakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

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February 11, 2026

These Cinnamon Cupcakes are a quick and easy treat for Fall or whenever you crave a cinnamony treat. Plus, these cupcakes are made with a secret Ingredient everyone will love. This Cinnamon Cupcake recipe starts with a box cake mix so it is really quick and easy. Then we add some Cinnamon Cereal to add a really crunchy sweet surprise. If you are a fan of the flavor of cinnamon then these are definitely for you because there is cinnamon in the cake, the frosting and the drizzle.

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Cinnamon Cupcakes

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.

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.

Fold in ¾ cup of the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal.

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

In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.

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.

Fill your prepared piping bag with frosting. Frost your cupcakes.

Directions for the Drizzle

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.

Drizzle mixture over the frosted cupcakes. Top with a bit of the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cereal Coating Magic 🥣
Crush Cinnamon Toast Crunch into fine crumbs and use half to mix into the batter and half to sprinkle on top for maximum texture and flavor contrast.
Cinnamon Chip Distribution 🧈
Toss Hershey's Cinnamon Chips in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter to prevent them from sinking and ensure even distribution.
Moisture Mastery 💦
Replace water in the box cake mix with milk to create a richer, more tender cupcake with enhanced flavor and softer crumb.
Frosting Whip Technique 🍰
Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment for 15 minutes before whipping the heavy cream to achieve ultra-fluffy and stable frosting.
Cinnamon Layer Strategy 🌈
Create a cinnamon swirl by reserving 2 tablespoons of dry cake mix and mixing it with extra ground cinnamon to create subtle flavor ribbons throughout the cupcakes.