Gingerbread Cupcakes
Gingerbread Cupcakes are a delightful holiday treat that bring warmth and spice to any gathering. With their fluffy texture and rich flavors, these cupcakes are perfect for cozy nights or festive celebrations. Topped with creamy frosting, each bite transports you to a winter wonderland filled with the comforting scents of ginger and cinnamon. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they’re sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup milk (whole)
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Gradually add milk and molasses to the butter mixture until combined. Fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg