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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delightful gingerbread cupcakes topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup molasses (not blackstrap)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 ½ to 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Beat the softened butter and dark brown sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Pour in the molasses and continue mixing until the batter is smooth and evenly colored.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix gently on low speed until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and lump-free. Gradually add the powdered sugar until desired thickness is reached. Beat in the vanilla extract until fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or an offset spatula. Optionally, dust with ground cinnamon or decorate with small gingerbread cookies.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for easy mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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