Gingerbread Cupcakes: The Best Festive Treat for Your Holiday Table
Delight your guests this holiday season with delicious gingerbread cupcakes that warm the heart and celebrate the flavors of the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, molasses, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Fill each cupcake liner with batter up to 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.
- These cupcakes pair well with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cupcakes, Holiday Treats, Festive Desserts