Gingerbread Cupcakes with Caramel Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
A festive and spicy gingerbread cupcake, topped with a rich and creamy caramel molasses cream cheese frosting.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup molasses
- 2 eggs room temperature
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and molasses together until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
These cupcakes are perfect for holiday gatherings and pair beautifully with a cup of hot cocoa.