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Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 350
Delight in these spiced gingerbread cupcakes, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy treats.

Ingredients

Baking ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup molasses (unsulphured)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream (full fat)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened) (full fat bricks recommended)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 5 cups powdered sugar (whisked) (remove lumps)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cupcake tins.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; beat butter, sugar, molasses, egg, and milk until combined.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; fill cupcake liners and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, and salt until smooth; add powdered sugar gradually.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes with cream cheese mixture before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth frosting.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread