GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES
Spiced gingerbread cupcake recipe with tangy, sweet cream cheese frosting. Moist and flavorful, these homemade cupcakes are the perfect treat during the holidays!
Provided by Sally
Categories Cupcakes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on medium speed until creamy. Beat in the egg until combined, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Beat in the milk, molasses, and vanilla on medium speed. Mixture will be piecey and not fully combined. That's ok.
- In a medium bowl, toss the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice together until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 of the way full, no more. Bake for 19-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting. Frost cooled cupcakes immediately before serving. Unfrosted cupcakes remain fresh covered tightly at room temperature for 2 days. Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and allow to come to room temperature before serving.
GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES
The robust ginger flavor of these cupcakes is mellowed by the maple frosting's sweetness. The combination is pure heaven! For an extra-special presentation, add candied ginger as a garnish. -Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in water and molasses. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg and allspice; add to the creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until combined. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in maple syrup and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES
"A sweet frosting with a hint of lemon complements these little spice cakes, each baked with a maraschino cherry in the center." Submitted to Taste of Home by Laura McAllister.
Provided by Courtly
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and molasses; mix well.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
- Stir in walnuts.
- Fill paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full; place a cherry in the center of each.
- Bake at 375 for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and lemon peel.
- Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar.
- Frost cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3245.8, Fat 121.4, SaturatedFat 44.2, Cholesterol 339.8, Sodium 1230.1, Carbohydrate 512.5, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 327.5, Protein 39
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