We’ve all seen gingerbread cookies, but why not try something different this year and make gingerbread cupcakes?
These spicy little cupcakes are absolutely amazing when combined with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting. With that distinct holiday flavor, these are certain to be a hit at any holiday gathering.
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
Doctoring a box of yellow cake mix makes this a super simple recipe that you can whip out during holiday baking time. Give these to your coworkers, friends or neighbors as a special treat and they will be super impressed!
If you’re looking for a unique cupcake recipe, you literally can’t pass this one up. It’s so great for the holiday season!
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 1 cup water
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 sticks room temperature unsalted butter
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup room temperature cream cheese
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with baking liners.
- In a mixing bowl, add cake mix, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk dry ingredients together.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, molasses and butter for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, whisking on medium until combined.
- Add the water and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Fill each muffin cup 2/3 of the way with batter.
- Bake 18-20 minutes or until it springs back when touched. Let cool completely before icing.
To Make Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter for 1 minute or until creamy. Add cinnamon and incorporate completely.
- Add half of the creamer and slowly add in the confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until light and fluffy. If the mixture is too thick, add more creamer, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Place frosting in piping bag or spread with a spatula to frost cupcakes
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If you’re looking for a simple dessert that you can easily make to share with all your family and friends, you won’t want to miss out on these awesome Gingerbread cupcakes!
Thank you for sharing the recipe, gotta try it very soon!