These Cinnamon Spice Cupcakes are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Infused with warm spices and topped with a creamy frosting, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas desserts.
The recipe is simple and yields moist cupcakes that are sure to impress your family and friends during festive gatherings.
Festive Cinnamon Spice Cupcakes
These cupcakes feature a rich cinnamon flavor complemented by nutmeg and cloves, creating a warm and inviting taste. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making it a quick option for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting for topping
- Cinnamon sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost: Once cooled, top each cupcake with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
