Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Gingerbread has been enjoyed for centuries and is often associated with the holiday season, but these cupcakes can be enjoyed all year round!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 38 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 18 min Total Time 38 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Molasses
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 4 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

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, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses, mixing well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 22g

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.