Gingerbread Cupcakes
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These Gingerbread Cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting are made from scratch and the perfect non-cookie treat for your holiday party this year! Moist delicious cupcakes with a classic gingerbread flavor. The maple cream cheese frosting puts these Christmas cupcakes over the top.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cupcakes
Calories 283 kcal
Frosting 1 can cream cheese frosting 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature 1 tbsp maple syrup
Preheat the oven to 350
Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the molasses and eggs.
Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
Add in the water and mix until combined.
Scoop evenly in cupcake liners
Bake for 18-20 mins checking around the 15 min mark.
Allow to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting. Using a store bought cream cheese add one stick of butter and 1 tbsp maple syrup. Beat on high until light and fluffy.
Add to top of cupcakes, add sprinkles and enjoy
Serving: 1 g Calories: 283 kcal Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 1 g Fat: 17 g Saturated Fat: 9 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 41 mg Sodium: 185 mg Potassium: 137 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 31 g Vitamin A: 369 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 37 mg Iron: 1 mg
Keyword gingerbread cupcakes