Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

Moist and fluffy Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes!!! Adorable gingerbread sprinkles are from here.

Ingredients For the Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes: 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 and 1/2 teaspoons flooring ginger 3/4 teaspoon flooring cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon flooring nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon flooring cloves 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons contemporary ginger, grated 1/2 cup hot coffee 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses 3/4 cup pale brown sugar, packed 1 enormous egg plus 2 egg yolks, at room temperature For the Cream Cheese Frosting: (1) 8 ounce block full-fat cream cheese, very soft 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft 3 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, extra if needed 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons contemporary squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest Instructions For the Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 ranges (F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners; set aside. In a medium-sized bowl sift collectively the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer geared up with the paddle attachment combine the melted butter, contemporary grated ginger, and hot espresso on low speed. Add within the molasses and brown sugar and beat smooth. Add the egg and yolks and beat for 30 seconds. Add within the flour combination slowly, beating on low velocity simply till combined. Spoon batter into ready cupcake liners, filling every cup about 3/4 complete (the batter rises fairly somewhat as they bake). Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or till a toothpick inserted within the heart comes out clean. Cool within the pan for 5 minutes earlier than intently moving the cupcakes to a cooling rack to cool completely. For the Cream Cheese Frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer geared up with the paddle attachment beat the cream cheese and butter till soft and creamy, about four minutes. Reduce the mixer velocity to low and regularly upload the confectioners' sugar. Add within the salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest and beat smooth. Once all the foods had been incorporated, boom the velocity to medium-high and beat for 2 minutes. If the frosting seems too thick, upload somewhat of extra lemon juice; if the frosting seems too thin, upload somewhat of extra confectioners' sugar. Pipe or unfold frosting onto cooled cupcakes.

Hello and pleased Monday! How was your weekend? Did you do something fun? Bake something delicious? I’ve had pals in metropolis considering the fact that Thursday, so it’s been an especially huge few days. We’ve been day tripping, wine tasting, vacation shopping, and of course… eating. So a lot eating!

I also had my first vacation latte of the season. A gingerbread latte to be exact! One sip and I was hooked. Rich mocha, warm ginger, a kick of cinnamon… what’s to no longer love? Being the loopy baker I am, I knew I needed to take these advantageous warm and comfortable flavors and switch them right into a cupcake. It absolutely took a number of attempts (luckily my pals are extra than pleased to style test) but I lastly nailed it! These gingerbread latte cupcakes are moist, no longer too sweet, and perfectly spiced. The cream cheese frosting is thick, fluffy, and flavored with only a kick of contemporary lemon. They’re going to be the hit of your vacation party!

Tips and Tricks for Recipe Success:
For the greatest taste I mean utilizing hot, contemporary brewed, stable coffee. I desire to make use of a flavored espresso for these cupcakes, like vanilla or caramel, but any type will work.
Don’t skip the contemporary ginger! This aspect is such an predominant aspect of the taste profile.
Be certain to no longer open the oven till the cupcakes are completed baking. If you do, your cupcakes will most possible sink within the middle.
You can discover the tremendous lovely gingerbread sprinkles you notice in my images here.
Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes! These are certain to be the hit of your vacation party!

Today’s put up is aspect of our 1st Annual Holiday Baking Bonanza! Tessa and I are having so a lot supporting you utilize this advantageous season – and there’s nonetheless so a lot to come.

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