Spice Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Spice Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses stirred together with 1/2 cup boiling water; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses stirred together with 1/2 cup boiling water
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1
In a bowl whisk together the flour, the baking soda, the spices, and a pinch of salt.
2
In another bowl with an electric mixer cream together the shortening and the granulated sugar, beat in the egg, and beat in the flour mixture alternately with the molasses mixture, beating well after each addition.
3
Divide the batter among 12 paper-lined 1/2-cup muffin tins and bake the cupcakes in the middle of a preheated 350:F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
4
Turn the cupcakes out onto a rack and let them cool completely.
5
In another bowl beat together the cream cheese, the butter, and the confectioners' sugar until the icing is fluffy and spread the icing on the cupcakes.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Spice Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Icing 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.

Spice Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Icing

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