Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

These Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. With warm spices and a rich frosting, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas desserts.

This recipe is simple to follow and yields moist, flavorful cupcakes topped with a creamy, tangy frosting that complements the gingerbread perfectly.

Festive Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe

These cupcakes are made with a blend of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, creating a warm and inviting flavor. The cream cheese frosting adds a delicious contrast, making these cupcakes a favorite for holiday gatherings. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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, spices, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Ingredients: Stir in the molasses and hot water until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Make Frosting: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting. Decorate as desired.