Description
Delight in the festive flavors of these Gingerbread Man Christmas Cupcakes with a touch of pomegranate and rosemary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it warms, line a muffin tin with festive cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Add the eggs, molasses, and buttermilk, mixing until smooth. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for about 18-22 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; if it comes out clean, they’re ready.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter, adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until desired consistency. Mix until fluffy and smooth.
- Frost each cupcake generously with the cinnamon frosting and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and pomegranate arils.
Notes
Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 per cupcake
- Sodium: 150mg
- Protein: 3g