Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes

My absolute favorite cereal is Apple Cinnamon Cheerios.  I eat it nearly every day for breakfast (and sometimes as a snack at night!).  But for as much as I love that, nothing beats the combination of actual apples and cinnamon for a sweet treat.  Hence, these cupcakes.  Small delectable cubes of Granny Smith apples added to the batter of a vanilla-cinnamon cake topped with a vanilla-cinnamon buttercream.  I debated in my mind whether to garnish with raw or slightly cooked apples and decided to go for the more crunchy texture of raw apples.  I was satisfied and it was a lovely treat to enjoy with lovely company and conversation on a Saturday afternoon!  Food and friendship...both are such wonderful things!