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Gingerbread Spelt Cupcakes

Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 115g (½ cup) butter (softened)
  • 100g (½ cup) dark brown sugar
  • 1 medium egg
  • 120ml (½ cup) milk
  • 150g (5¼ oz) dark syrup (or molasses or treacle)
  • 150g (1¼ cups) spelt flour (see note 1)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (add a further ¼ teaspoon if you like)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 200g (7 oz) cream cheese
  • 50g (3 tbs + 1 tsp) butter
  • teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 250-350g (1½ - 2 cups) icing/confectioners'/powdered sugar

Instructions

Cakes:

  • Heat the oven to 180°C / 350℉. Line a 12 hole cupcake pan with liners.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy, then add in the egg.
  • Beat in the milk and syrup/molasses/treacle until combined. Please note that at this point, the ingredients will look mottled rather than smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the remaining dry ingredients and fold into the wet ingredients.
  • Drop into the cupcake cases (to around ½- ¾ full) and bake for 18-20 minutes. An inserted skewer will come out clean when they are ready. Leave to cool completely.

Frosting:

  • Beat the butter and cream cheese together. Add the vanilla essence and as much icing sugar as needed to make a thick frosting. Decorate with something festive. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. You can use spelt or regular flour for this recipe (just use the same amount).
 
 
Disclaimer:
I have converted grams to cups/ounces/tablespoons using online converters. Although I have no reason to believe they are inaccurate, please be aware that I have not made the recipe with imperial measurements.
In addition, many ingredients are different in Europe compared to North America. I do all I can to offer possible alternatives and to ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone. However, results cannot always be guaranteed if you have not used the same ingredients, measurements or methods as me.
Lastly, I do everything I can to ensure that my recipes (and instructions) are accurate and easy to follow. However, I am human, and don't always get it right. If you notice anything strange, a mistake, or even a typo, please let me know in the comments.