Description
Cozy Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate holiday treat! Moist and flavorful with warm spices, these cupcakes are topped with creamy, cinnamon-kissed frosting for a festive dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
For the Cupcakes
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and cloves. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and softened butter until creamy.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients
- Add molasses, followed by the egg and yolks, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Frosting
- Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
- Beat softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Flavors & Sugar
- Add vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the Cupcakes
- Pipe or spread frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes. For extra flair, dust the tops with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Frosting Variations: For extra spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the frosting.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with a warm mug of spiced cider or hot cocoa for a cozy holiday treat.
