Description
Gingerbread cupcakes are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. They are soft, spiced, and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in molasses and milk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These cupcakes freeze well.
- You can substitute the frosting with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gingerbread cupcakes, holiday cupcakes, festive dessert