Fun-to-Make Gingerbread Cupcakes

Are you looking for a perfect treat for the upcoming Christmas Holiday? Worry no more because we got you covered with our Fun-to-Make Gingerbread Cupcakes. Try out this sweet, flavorful, and sweet cream cheese frosting cupcake recipe that is perfect for a treat. 

What is a Gingerbread Cupcake?

Well, it may seem that reading the recipe Gingerbread Cupcake is average. However, be thrilled by how it may taste and how it can bring you joy while preparing it. 

Just like any other cupcake, there are ingredients and steps that are similar along the way. But, these cupcakes would give you a sweet citrusy punch with the presence of cinnamon. Also, the presence of molasses will give it a slightly pungent taste that blends perfectly with other components. Plus, the cream cheese frosting will just make it even more perfect. 

Moreover, along the journey of creating this recipe, you will find it fun doing especially when you intend to make it for the people you love. The mixing, the baking, and even the molding of the tiny gingerbread cookies are just rewarding to feel. 

In our previous blog post that we released, there is also a recipe on how to create soft and chewy gingerbread cookies. Just click this it here.

What is the Equipment to Use?

To create the gingerbread cupcakes, we have some tools to gather. Here are the tools to use:

• Cupcake tins;
• Cupcake liners;
• Hand or stand mixer; and 
• Measuring cups and bowls. 

What are the Ingredients for the Fun-to-Make Gingerbread Cupcakes?

For this recipe, there are two sets of ingredients that are needed to prepare. The first is for the cupcake dough and the other one is for the frosting.

To begin with, the ingredients for the cupcake are the following: 

• unsalted butter;
• packed light brown sugar;
• large egg;
• water;
• molasses;
• all-purpose flour;
• ground cinnamon;
• baking powder;
• salt;
• ground ginger;
• ground nutmeg; and
• ground allspice.

Next, for the frosting, here are the components to prepare: 

• cream cheese frosting
• unsalted butter
• maple syrup

They are just a few, yet the components will yield 16 cupcakes already. If you wish to have the exact measurement of each ingredient, just access our recipe card below.

How to Make the Gingerbread Cupcakes?

There are only three basic steps to make gingerbread cupcakes. 

Step 1: Mixing of the ingredients.

While you preheat the oven to 350, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 

Then, add in the molasses and eggs. After that, add in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Next, add in the water and mix until combined. 

Step 2: Baking the cupcakes.

Once the batter is ready, scoop evenly in cupcake liners. Then, bake for 18-20 minutes checking around the 15-minute mark.  Once done, allow to cool completely before frosting. 

Step 3: Making the frosting. 

Now, using a store-bought cream cheese add one stick of butter and maple syrup. Then, beat on high until light and fluffy. 

Once you are done with all three steps, just add the frosting to the top of the cupcakes and then add the sprinkles or gingerbread cookies. Just like that, you are done with the fun-to-make gingerbread cupcakes that you can offer to your guests as a present this coming holiday. Well done!

Click here for the Gingerbread Cookie Recipe