Description
Spiced Gin Extract Gingerbread Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat, combining the cozy warmth of gingerbread with a delightful hint of gin. Each soft, fluffy cupcake is topped with a creamy, tangy frosting that perfectly balances the spiced flavors. These cupcakes not only elevate your holiday gatherings but also make for an impressive dessert any time of the year. Your friends and family will be begging for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup spiced gin extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and eggs until fluffy. Mix in milk and spiced gin extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Spoon batter into lined cupcake tins about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip together cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy; frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg