Ingredients

  • 1/2 cups Butter
  • 1/2 cups Molasses
  • 1/2 cups Packed Brown Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste
  • 1-1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 cups Milk
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
  • 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
  • 1-1/4 cup Confectioners Sugar
  • 3/4 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Gingerbread Sprinkles, For Topping

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, add butter, molasses, and brown sugar; cream well. Add eggs one at a time until well-combined. Add vanilla paste and blend until well-combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well-combined. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating and ending with milk.
  • Place cupcake liners in a muffin pan and use an ice cream scoop to fill cupcake liners. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese. Add confectioners sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until well-combined.
  • Use an offset spatula or piping bag to add frosting to cupcakes. Top with gingerbread sprinkles. Enjoy!