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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Gingerbread cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are the perfect treat for the holiday season. These moist and flavorful cupcakes are infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, giving them a comforting and festive flavor. Topped with a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

Servings:

Yield:

12 cupcakes

Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

½ cup white sugar

½ cup unsulfured molasses

1 egg

1 egg yolk

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder

1 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ cup hot milk

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 ounces cream cheese, softened

⅔ cup sifted confectioners' sugar

¼ teaspoon lemon extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter or line with paper liners a 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 2

Cream 5 tablespoons of the butter with the white sugar. Add the molasses and the egg and egg yolk.

Step 3

Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot milk. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the hot milk mixture. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared tin.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until slightly springy to the touch. Allow to cool a few minutes in the pan and remove to a rack to cool.

Step 5

To Make Frosting: Cream the 2 tablespoons butter and the cream cheese together. Beat in the confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Add the lemon extract and beat. When the cupcakes are cool, frost the tops with the frosting and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241

Calories

10g

Fat

37g

Carbs

Protein

Complement

The combination of the spicy gingerbread and the creamy frosting creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The aroma of the spices will fill your kitchen as these cupcakes bake, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Whether you are hosting a holiday party or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, gingerbread cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and festive option. With their beautiful presentation and delicious taste, these cupcakes are a delightful addition to any holiday dessert table. Whether enjoyed with a cup of hot cocoa or as a sweet ending to a holiday meal, these gingerbread cupcakes are sure to spread joy and cheer to all who try them.