Cinnabon Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, oil, eggs and water until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon, brown sugar and white sugar.
4. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of cake batter into each muffin cup. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5. Top with another scoop of cake batter and sprinkle with more cinnamon-sugar mixture.
6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.

Interesting Facts

• Cinnabon cupcakes were created in 2009 by Cinnabon baker and founder, Rich Komen.
• The original recipe used a cream cheese frosting, but can also be topped with a simple glaze.
• These cupcakes make a great addition to any party or gathering.
• They freeze well and can be enjoyed for up to two months.