Apple Jacks Cupcakes with Apple Cinnamon Frosting

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Cupcakes for breakfast! These cupcakes taste like Apple Jacks in cake form. The cinnamon packed frosting with a hint of apple brings the final sweet touch.

For the cupcakes
2 sticks butter, melted
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ¼ cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 scant tbsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/3 cups milk
1 generous cup Apple Jacks cereal
For the frosting
2 ¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ tsp salt
1/8 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 stick butter (scant), room temp
2 tbsp apple jelly
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp cornstarch

For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the cupcake tins with cupcake liners. Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and...
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Nutritions

Calories
276

Sodium
76mg
3% DV

Fat
16g
24% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
29g
10% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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