Soft Gingerbread Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
Warm up your winter days with these Soft Gingerbread Cupcakes topped with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings. Each cupcake is crowned with a tangy cream cheese frosting that balances sweetness and spice, creating a delightful experience in every bite.
- 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
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup molasses (unsulfured)
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by molasses.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg