Description
Gingerbread Cupcakes are a delightful blend of warm spices, creating soft, festive treats perfect for any occasion. Enjoy their cozy flavors topped with creamy frosting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Milk: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually pour in the milk until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour batter into lined cupcake tins about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Allow cupcakes to cool before topping with your favorite frosting or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added moisture, consider incorporating sour cream into the batter. - Substitute some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier twist. - Enhance flavors by adding chocolate chips or nuts if desired.