Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with liners; set aside.
Make cupcake batter as per instructions and add cayenne pepper
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full. Bake until set, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Add cayenne pepper to frosting
Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes
12 servings