Although we are arguably past gingerbread season, these cupcakes were so delicious, I would consider making them year-round! And without the traditional cream cheese frosting, that in my opinion, is so over-done, the brown sugar buttercream is a sweet addition.
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream
1 box yellow cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
1 cup water ½ cup vegetable oil 3 eggs, at room temperature 1/3 cup molasses 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon allspice
Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting:
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 cups confectioners sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk (I used skim)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pans with cupcake liners and set aside. In a large bowl, beat all the ingredients together until completely blended. Evenly portion the batter in the muffin tins, filling about 2/3 full (I like to use an ice cream scoop to make sure the amount is consistent, but you can easily use a spoon too). Bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting: Cream together the butter and the brown sugar. Add the cinnamon, vanilla and confectioners sugar, mixing until just combined (I like to add one cup of confectioners sugar at a time, in an attempt to limit the mess I make!). Slowly add the milk until you reach your desired texture.
6 thoughts on “Gingerbread Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream”
These HAVE to be as delicious as they are EYE-APPEALING!!!! Beautiful presentation:))
Aunt Elaine
Thanks, Aunt Elaine!
These were my favorite dessert that evening!! So glad you shared the recipe! I can eat gingerbread anytime!! ❤ 🙂 Brenda
Thanks, Brenda! 🙂
I love gingerbread year round!!! And your father,who doesn't even like sweets, ate at least 6, I had to hide one to eat it!
And to think he turned his nose up to them when I first told him!
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These HAVE to be as delicious as they are EYE-APPEALING!!!! Beautiful presentation:))
Aunt Elaine
Thanks, Aunt Elaine!
These were my favorite dessert that evening!! So glad you shared the recipe! I can eat gingerbread anytime!! ❤
🙂 Brenda
Thanks, Brenda! 🙂
I love gingerbread year round!!! And your father,who doesn't even like sweets, ate at least 6, I had to hide one to eat it!
And to think he turned his nose up to them when I first told him!