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Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 350
Delight in these spiced gingerbread cupcakes topped with creamy latte frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy treats.

Ingredients

Batter

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk (room temperature)

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 12 mini gingerbread men

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cupcake liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and combine until smooth.
  • Fill cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Prepare frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, espresso, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with mini gingerbread men.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best freshness.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: holiday
Keyword: cupcakes, gingerbread, Latte