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Cozy Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

noviembre 17, 2024

Ingredients:

For the Gingerbread Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsulfured molasses
  • ¾ cup whole milk

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and molasses.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  • Mix in the cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and beat until fully combined.

3. Frost the Cupcakes:

  • Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or gingerbread crumbs, if desired.

4. Enjoy!

  • Serve these cozy gingerbread cupcakes with a warm beverage and enjoy the festive flavors of the season!