Ingredients
12 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 + 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs, at room temperature
1 + 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 + 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cinnamon red hots/cinnamon imperials or hot tamales (cut hot tamales in half)
Frosting:
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation