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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 muffin tin
  • 12 cupcake liners
  • 1 piping bag
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened, for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk for frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add molasses and the egg to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon.
  • Add vanilla extract and milk to the frosting mixture and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Once cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag to frost the cupcakes with the cinnamon buttercream.

Notes

Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Do not overfill the cupcake liners to prevent overflow. Allow sufficient cooling time for the cupcakes before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting. If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, you can adjust the amount of ground ginger and cinnamon in the batter.
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