Gingerbread Cupcakes

5 from 1 vote

Indulge in the soft and moist Gingerbread Cupcakes this Christmas, a beautiful holiday dessert that's decadently spiced and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. These show-stopping treats are sure to be the star of any festive gathering, delivering that perfect blend of warmth and sweetness.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cupcakes, gingerbread, gingerbread desserts

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 348kcal

Author Stacie Vaughan

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground ginger
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
¾ cup molasses
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup milk

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 package cream cheese 8oz/250g package, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 to 4 cups powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Add cupcake liners to a muffin pan.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, molasses, vegetable oil and milk.
Slowly add the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
Fill each muffin liner ¾ way full with batter.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat together the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar to get the consistency desired.
Pipe the frosting or use a knife to spread it on.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.

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