Molasses Spice Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients
For Cupcakes
- 3 C. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. Clabber Girl® Baking Soda
- 1 tsp. Clabber Girl® Baking Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Ground Cloves
- 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Ground Ginger
- 2 sticks butter, melted
- 1 C. granulated sugar
- 1/3 C. Grandma’s® Original Molasses
- 2 lg. eggs
- 2/3 C. milk
For Frosting
- 1 1/2 C. unsalted butter, softened
- 2-4 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream or milk
- 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. maple extract
Directions
Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Line 2 muffin pans with baking cups.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and ginger; set aside. With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses. Add eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each egg. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide batter among the baking cups, filling each 2/3 full.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting:
- Beat butter until smooth and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, 1/2 C. at a time, and beat until incorporated. Add 2 Tbsp. heavy cream and beat well on medium speed, then add cinnamon and maple extract. Frost cupcakes with a #104 tip.
