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Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful blend of cozy flavors, featuring a soft, moist crumb infused with warming spices and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk Make sure all dairy ingredients are Halal-compliant.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the buttermilk until combined.
  4. Blend Mixtures: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar until well combined and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, generously frost them with cream cheese frosting using a spatula or piping bag for a decorative touch.

Notes

Make sure to watch the baking time to avoid overbaking, and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.