Description
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect blend of cozy spices and creamy sweetness. Each bite delivers a delightful warmth, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix molasses, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg