Cinnamon Roll Muffins

I am allergic to cinnamon so I make these with the alternative spices.  You should be able to substitute the cinnamon instead of spices.

Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Dairy Free, Gluten Free

1 box Yellow Betty Crocker GF Cake Mix
1/4 cup melted Butter (I use earth balance)
3 eggs
2/3 cup water
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup crushed pecans
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp cloves
         or
1 tsp cinnamon, to replace all the above spices

Blend all the above ingredients together in mixing bowl.  Pour into 18 muffin cups.  Cook at 375 degrees for 18 to 23 minutes.

Cool while making frosting


White Cream Frosting

1/2 cup vegetable shortening (I use real vegetable shortening that is not hydrogenated)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 Tablespoon agave
3 to 6 Tablespoons coconut milk
1/4 tsp cinnamon (or 1/4 tsp nutmeg)

Whip all the above ingredients together until creamy and frost the muffins above.

You can sprinkle with addition cinnamon or nutmeg onto of frosting.