Description
Delicious gingerbread cupcakes with warm spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in molasses and milk.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
- Frost with cream cheese icing for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread cupcakes, holiday dessert, spiced cupcakes