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Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat that blends the warm flavors of gingerbread and coffee into a soft, moist cupcake. Topped with a creamy frosting, these cupcakes evoke the coziness of winter and are perfect for any celebration or just a special dessert at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your guests and bring smiles all around.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup unsulfured molasses
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • For Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add granulated sugar.
  4. Add eggs one at a time followed by molasses; mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into muffin tins filling each liner about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

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Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh ginger instead of ground. Swap out some spices based on personal preference or dietary needs—try nutmeg or cardamom for variation. To enhance your frosting's appearance, sprinkle crushed gingerbread cookies on top.

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