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Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 350
Delight in these warmly spiced cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 6 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 24 cupcake tins with liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and whip for 3 minutes.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with chopped pecans. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes