Gingerbread Cupcakes

Gingerbread has been enjoyed for centuries and is often associated with the holiday season. It is believed to have originated in Europe and has become a popular treat around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3120

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Hot water
• 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 260kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.