Gingerbread Cupcakes
Gingerbread Cupcakes are the perfect holiday treat. Fun and simple to make - with the perfect sweet frosting on top!
Servings 16 cupcakes
Calories 184kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Cup(s) softened unsalted butter
- ½ Cup(s) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ Cup(s) water
- ⅓ Cup(s) molasses
- 1 Cup(s) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
Frosting
- One can cream cheese frosting
- 1 stick of room temperature unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the brown sugar and butter, and cream until it is fluffy.
- Add the molasses and also eggs.
- Mix the baking powder, flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. Add the water and mix until combined well.
- Put the mixture 2/3 of the way full into the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check them around the 15-minute timer. Let the cupcakes cool before adding frosting.
- To make the frosting, mix the cream cheese frosting and one stick of butter, plus 1 T of maple syrup. Beat together until it is fluffy.
- Add to the cupcakes, add toppings, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 140mg | Sugar: 12g
