Moist and fluffy Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes!!! Adorable gingerbread sprinkles are from here.
Gingerbread Latte Cupcake Recipe
Hello and happy Monday! How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun? Bake anything delicious? I’ve had friends in town since Thursday, so it’s been an especially great few days. We’ve been day tripping, wine tasting, holiday shopping, and of course… eating. So much eating!
I also had my first holiday latte of the season. A gingerbread latte to be exact! One sip and I was hooked. Rich mocha, warm ginger, a kick of cinnamon… what’s not to love? Being the crazy baker I am, I knew I wanted to take those wonderful warm and cozy flavors and turn them into a cupcake. It definitely took a few tries (luckily my friends are more than happy to taste test) but I finally nailed it! These gingerbread latte cupcakes are moist, not too sweet, and perfectly spiced. The cream cheese frosting is thick, fluffy, and flavored with just a kick of fresh lemon. They’re going to be the hit of your holiday party!
Tips and Tricks for Recipe Success:
- For the best flavor I suggest using hot, fresh brewed, strong coffee. I like to use a flavored coffee for these cupcakes, like vanilla or caramel, but any variety will work.
- Don’t skip the fresh ginger! This ingredient is such an important part of the flavor profile.
- Be sure not to open the oven until the cupcakes are done baking. If you do, your cupcakes will most likely sink in the middle.
- You can find the super cute gingerbread sprinkles you see in my photos here.
Today’s post is part of our 1st Annual Holiday Baking Bonanza! Tessa and I are having so much helping you make the most of this wonderful season – and there’s still so much to come.
KitchenAid Giveaway!!!
We’re proud to be partnering with KitchenAid this holiday season! They’re generously sponsoring a string of giveaways throughout our Holiday Baking Bonanza. Enter below for your chance to win this amazing KitchenAid® Artisan® Design Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer with Glass Bowl that I used to make these gingerbread latte cupcakes.
If you try these Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes, let me know! Leave a comment below and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bakerbynature and #holidaybakingbonanza on instagram!
Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes
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Moist and fluffy Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes!
Ingredients
- For the Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup hot coffee
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg plus 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- (1) 8 ounce block full-fat cream cheese, very soft
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft
- 3 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, more if needed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- For the Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the melted butter, fresh grated ginger, and hot coffee on low speed. Add in the molasses and brown sugar and beat smooth. Add the egg and yolks and beat for 30 seconds. Add in the flour mixture slowly, beating on low speed just until combined. Spoon batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each cup about 3/4 full (the batter rises quite a bit as they bake). Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring the cupcakes to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy, about 4 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Add in the salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest and beat smooth. Once all of the ingredients have been incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 2 minutes.
- If the frosting appears too thick, add a little more lemon juice; if the frosting appears too thin, add a little more confectioners' sugar. Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Cupcakes are best served the day they are made.
Courses Dessert
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cupcake
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Clara says
November 14, 2016 at 3:36 pmI am from Sweden and love reading your blog and testing out your recipes! But I got a little dissapointed when I saw that the giveaway only was for US residents. I am sure I am not the only non US resident reader in your blog and would really appreciate if you made the giveaways international No hate at all, I love your webesite and will absolutely continue to read every post!!
bakerbynature says
November 14, 2016 at 3:44 pmHi Clara. I completely understand where you’re coming from. For this giveaway we must comply with the rules of our very generous sponsor, but there will be some international giveaways coming soon. Thank you for reading my blog – I appreciate you 🙂
Kimberly Flickinger says
November 14, 2016 at 6:49 pmThese look delicious, definitely going to try! Thank you for the chance:)
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Brooklyn Murtaugh says
November 14, 2016 at 10:45 pmThese look so perfect and yummy!
Janet H says
November 14, 2016 at 11:11 pmI would love to make these scrumptious looking cupcakes…
I only have a small hand mixer so winning the Kitchen Aid would really
make a great addition to my Holiday!
Chris says
November 15, 2016 at 3:56 pmThese look amazing! Will definitely be trying them out now that it’s getting chilly in Texas!!
p.s. the link isn’t working (doesn’t show up) for the giveaway 🙁
bakerbynature says
November 15, 2016 at 4:02 pmHi Chris. Just checked the code and it’s up and running! If you have any issues entering the giveaway just let me know 🙂
Tara says
November 18, 2016 at 8:45 pmThese look amazing! Could I double the batter to make a batch for a party, or do you recommend making the batter for each batch separately?
bakerbynature says
November 19, 2016 at 3:18 amHi Tara. I’d say make each batch separately, as doubling the batch may lead to dry cupcakes. I hope you enjoy them!!!
Judy says
November 21, 2016 at 12:02 amYour directions say if frosting is too thick add more powdered sugar & if too thin add more lemon juice. Don’t you mean just the other way around?
bakerbynature says
November 21, 2016 at 9:39 amHa! Yes! Thank you for catching that, Judy. I’ll make the proper edits now 🙂
Lisa Escamilla says
November 21, 2016 at 11:36 pmThose cupcakes are just lovely. Can’t wait to try them and wouldn’t mind winning the mixer. It is on the top of my Christmas list!
bakerbynature says
November 22, 2016 at 11:57 amYay! Good luck, Lisa 🙂
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Adeline says
November 22, 2016 at 10:25 pmI made these last night. Everyone at the office is enjoying them today. I don’t know how to insert a photo but trust me…they are very good.
bakerbynature says
November 23, 2016 at 11:03 amI’m so happy to hear this, Adeline 🙂 What lucky co-workers you have! xo
Daisy says
November 23, 2016 at 12:07 amI made these cupcakes today and I have to say that by far, these are the BEST gingerbread cupcakes I’ve ever had! I also used an eggnog mousse and a molasses cream cheese frosting. I give them away to 6 people to test them and give me their feedback. So far they all say this recipe is amazing! I think it must be the combination of spices and fresh ginger. Very sweetly pungent. Comfort food at its best.
bakerbynature says
November 23, 2016 at 11:06 amThat’s AWESOME, Daisy 🙂 I’m so happy you’re enjoying this recipe!
Smilja says
December 3, 2016 at 8:40 pmThey look amazing. Please advise what can I use instead of cinnamon. I can’t use it because my boyfriend is allergic
bakerbynature says
December 4, 2016 at 9:53 amHi Smilja! You can just omit the cinnamon. Enjoy!
Kelly Fullmer says
October 31, 2017 at 7:03 pmWhat timing would you use if I made them into mini cupcakes?
Jennifer W. says
November 8, 2017 at 10:41 pmHow many cupcakes (approx.) does this recipe yield?
bakerbynature says
November 9, 2017 at 12:09 pm1 dozen 🙂
Lori says
November 24, 2017 at 7:29 amHi the tiny gingerbread boys are so cute! Where can I get them? Can’t wait to try these! Thank you
Susan Bricker says
November 28, 2017 at 3:54 amThese look amazing and beautiful! Can’t wait to try them!
Jennifer Keys says
November 29, 2017 at 7:58 pmHi Ashley,
Just found your website. Love the idea of Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes!!!! YUM!!! Have you ever baked these vegan? If so, would love to hear how they came out and the recipe. 🙂 Nonetheless, love your stuff! 🙂
Bavz says
December 8, 2017 at 3:33 amhi there – im so eager to try out your recipe but not sure what unsulphured molasses is….or if i would even get it…as i dont live in the states…any thing i can substitute with?
Beverly Storey says
December 13, 2017 at 3:58 amRecipe sounds interesting, but don’t know how to get the tiny gingerbread man sprinkles on the frosting. Would love to try the recipe, but those gingerbread man sprinkles make the presentation. Could you tell me where to get them, or what they are? Thanks!
Cher Prince says
September 16, 2018 at 5:06 pmwhat tip is used to pipe icing on top?
Lucy Hunter says
December 15, 2018 at 4:28 amHow many cupcakes does this recipe make?
Dani says
December 20, 2018 at 4:21 amHi Ashley,
Have ever tried making a gluten-free version of these?
Monique says
December 21, 2018 at 8:57 amI made these tonight and they were super yummy! I liked how the cupcakes aren’t very sweet, leaving the frosting to balance out the tastes. Super soft, light, and airy, but still heartwarming and Christmassy!