Description
Delight in these moist and spiced Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes, combining the rich flavors of molasses, gingerbread spices, and coffee in a soft cupcake base, topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for festive occasions or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 2 Small Eggs
- 1 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Molasses
- 1/2 cup Coffee
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Gingerbread Spice
Frosting
- 8 ounce Cream Cheese
- 1 1/2 cup Powdered Confectioners Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and neat presentation.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar together until the mixture turns pale and fluffy, creating a light base for the cupcakes.
- Add Molasses and Eggs: Incorporate 1/2 cup molasses and 2 small eggs into the butter and sugar mixture, beating until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Dissolve Baking Soda in Coffee: In a separate bowl, combine 1 teaspoon baking soda with 1/2 cup coffee, stirring until the baking soda dissolves completely. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons gingerbread spice to the batter, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a smooth batter.
- Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each halfway. Bake on the middle oven rack at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a clean bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered confectioners sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Chill Frosting: Place the cream cheese frosting in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to firm up before frosting the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can substitute brewed coffee with espresso for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Gingerbread spice typically includes cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg; adjust to taste.
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smoother batter and frosting.
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes, Spiced Cupcakes, Coffee Cupcakes, Holiday Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting
