Gingerbread-Pear Cupcakes With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Gingerbread-Pear Cupcakes With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Batter:; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 teaspoons baking soda; 1/3 cup molasses; 2/3 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 1/2 cup chopped pears; Frosting:; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2-3 cups confectioner sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

Batter:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup molasses
2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/2 cup chopped pears
Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon molasses
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-3 cups confectioner sugar, sifted

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line muffin tin with paper cups.
2
In a bowl, sift together the flour and dried spices. Set aside.
3
In another large bowl, whisk together the boiling water, baking soda, sugar and molasses until combined. Stir in the vegetable oil. Allow the liquids to cool slightly. Mix in the dried ingredients and then the eggs, vanilla extract and fresh ginger. Once the batter has been combined, carefully fold in the pears.
4
Fill the paper cups three-quarters full and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of them comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pans on a wire rack 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
While cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Whip in molasses, cinnamon, and cloves. Gradually whip in the confectioner sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Continue adding sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Fill a piping bag with the frosting and pipe large swirls on top of the cooled cupcakes.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Batter:, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread-Pear Cupcakes With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread-Pear Cupcakes With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

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