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Gingerbread Cupcakes

Gingerbread Cupcakes That Ignite Holiday Cheer and Spice

These Gingerbread Cupcakes offer a delightful blend of spices and creamy frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger avoid substitutes for authenticity
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon can swap with allspice for variety
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves omit for a milder flavor if desired
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt sea salt can be used as an alternative
  • 0.75 cups molasses use light or dark molasses
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk can substitute with almond or soy milk mixed with vinegar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter can use dairy-free butter for vegan option
  • 1 cups brown sugar replace with coconut sugar for healthier variant
  • 2 large eggs for egg-free use flax or chia egg
For the Brown Sugar Buttercream
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter use dairy-free butter for a vegan treat
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar no substitute for best result

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake Tray
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon or Scoop
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with festive liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix molasses, buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the tray for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  8. Prepare the brown sugar buttercream by beating butter and gradually adding powdered sugar until fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream and decorate with mini gingerbread men.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing.

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