Description
Gingerbread cupcakes are a festive treat with warm spices and a sweet 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
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in molasses and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread cupcakes, holiday cupcakes, festive desserts