Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with our Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting. These delightful cupcakes are infused with the rich spices of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, creating a cozy flavor that’s perfect for festive gatherings. Topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, they offer not only a delicious treat but also an eye-catching addition to any dessert table. Whether for holiday parties, birthdays, or cozy afternoons, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in molasses until combined.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg