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    Home » Recipes » Cakes & Cupcakes

    Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

    Published on December 22, 2019 - Updated on January 12, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Gingerbread Cupcakes are to die for! Combined with the Cinnamon Frosting you won't be able to eat just one. I dare you!
     
    gingerbread cupcakes cinnamon frosting

    These Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting have got to be some of the best you will ever have. The perfect combination of flavors in my opinion.

    gingerbread cupcakes cinnamon frosting

    These gingerbread cupcakes have not only a great fluffy texture but the spiciness you expect out of gingerbread thanks to the Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cloves.

    gingerbread cupcakes cinnamon frosting

    You will notice that this cupcake recipe calls for 4 eggs. While a bit unusual for this type of recipe, it does play a key role so make sure you don't use less than 4 eggs.

    gingerbread cupcakes cinnamon frosting

    Did you know you could use the following as a substitute for an egg in case you are short in the middle of a recipe? For 1 egg use: 2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Cool uh?

    gingerbread cupcakes cinnamon frosting

    💭 Recipe Tip

    While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.

    philadelphia cream cheese
    gingerbread cupcakes cinnamon frosting

    For more great recipes with Molasses, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Chewy Chocolate Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • Ginger Molasses Muffins
    • Traditional Texas Ranch Beans
    • Pumpkin Cornbread

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting recipe (see recipe card for quantities): All Purpose Flour, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Cloves, Unsalted Butter, White Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Molasses, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Powdered Sugar, Cream Cheese and Heavy Cream.

    gingerbread cupcakes cinnamon frosting

    🥣 How to Make Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

    Make the Cupcakes
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
    In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
    In another large bowl cream together butter and sugars until pale and fluffy. Add molasses, and the eggs and beat until combined.
    Add vanilla extract. Gradually mix in flour mixture until combined.
    Divide batter evenly among the lined cups, filling each ¾ full.
    Bake about 25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

    Make the Frosting
    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and mix until smooth.
    Gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of heavy cream as needed to thin the frosting to a spreadable consistency.

    gingerbread cupcakes cinnamon frosting

    Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

    These Gingerbread Cupcakes are to die for! Combined with the Cinnamon Frosting you won't be able to eat just one. I dare you!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Cooling Time 10 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Cake & Cupcakes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 Muffins
    Calories 304 kcal

    Equipment

    • Muffin Pan

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
    • 2 tablespoon Ground Ginger
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
    • 1 ½ Cups Unsalted Butter
    • 1 Cup White Sugar
    • ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 3 tablespoon Molasses
    • 4 Eggs, at room temperature
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Frosting;

    • 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
    • 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
    • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 4 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream
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    Instructions
     

    Make the Cupcakes

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
    • In another large bowl cream together butter and sugars until pale and fluffy. Add molasses, beat until combined. Add eggs, beating after each until well combined.
    • Add vanilla extract. Gradually mix in flour mixture until combined.
    • Divide batter evenly among the lined cups, filling each ¾ full.
    • Bake about 25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    • Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

    Make the Frosting

    • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and mix until smooth.
    • Gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of heavy cream as needed to thin the frosting to a spreadable consistency.

    Notes

    The above frosting recipe is enough frosting to spread on each of the cupcakes. If you want to pipe the frosting like I did, you will need to double the recipe and use less of the whipping cream. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 494IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Sally

      January 09, 2023 at 2:26 pm

      These gingerbread cupcakes are to die for. And the frosting is even better. So creamy and delicious. The cream cheese makes all the difference.

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