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Gingerbread Cupcakes

Gingerbread cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic holiday treat, perfect for festive celebrations with their warm flavors and creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In another bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Then add molasses, eggs, and vanilla and mix until blended.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture and buttermilk alternately into the wet ingredients, starting and finishing with dry. Mix until smooth without overmixing.
Bake the Cupcakes
  1. Distribute the batter in the liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Frost the Cupcakes
  1. Once cooled, pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cupcake, decorating as desired.

Notes

For added flavor, consider chopping crystallized ginger or sprinkling coarse sugar on top. Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing. You can double the recipe for larger batches.