Description
Deliciously spiced gingerbread cupcakes topped with a dreamy molasses frosting, perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the molasses and milk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a stronger spice flavor, increase the amount of ginger and cinnamon.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- For a decorative touch, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Spiced Gingerbread Cupcakes, Dreamy Molasses Frosting, Festive Dessert