But the effect was really striking - tastes of Christmas without being overpowering or too rich. I looked back through some past recipes and decided to re-visit these Gingerbreadcupcakes with clementine buttercream
I think I just found my go to frosting for cupcakes. GingerbreadCupcakes with Eggnog ButtercreamRecipe from Taste of HomeIngredients1/2 cup butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1/2 cup water1/2 cup molasses1 1/3 cup flour3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon allspiceEggnog ButtercreamAdapted from Can you stay for dinner. - Beat in the egg and then the water and molasses- In a separate bowl combine your dry ingredients flour, baking soda, powder and spices- Add your dry mixture to the electric mixer with your wet mixture and beat on medium until combined about 2 minutes. - Fill cupcakes liners 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes
Frost cupcakes and top with crystalized ginger. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Divide prepared cake mix into nonstick muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes
For the gingerbread men you will need. For the all-in-one ginger cupcakes you will need. Use gingerbread men cutters to cut out the cookies and place on the baking tray covered with baking parchment
You could bake small cupcakes and garnish them with something Christmassy. Here's a recipe for very simple muffins - made special by the use of dark muscovado sugar and a mixture of gingerbread spices
The oven is on so it makes everything feel hot, I am making vegan gingerbread for my nephews birthday and need to get the cake drawn out so I know what I am doing, it will involve dinosaurs and I am a little bit nervous
