Ina Garten Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe
Are you looking for a warm, cozy treat? The Ina Garten Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe is the answer.
Equipment
- Large mixing bow.l
- Electric hand mixer
- Standard muffin tin.
- Paper cupcake liners
- Whisk and spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened.
- 1 large egg room temperature.
- 1/2 cup dark molasses.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.
- 1/2 cup hot water.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line your muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix the butter and sugar until fluffy. Use your electric mixer for two minutes.
- Beat in the egg and the molasses. Mix until the color is very smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and spices. This removes any large lumps.
- Add the flour mix to the butter mix. Stir slowly so flour does not fly.
- Pour in the hot water last. The batter will look very thin.
- Fill the liners about halfway up. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter at the end.
- Wait for cupcakes to cool before frosting them.
- Top them with cream cheese frosting for extra richness.