Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Spice Cake Cupcakes topped with luscious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. These delightful treats combine the rich essence of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a moist cupcake base, delivering a burst of flavor that will elevate any gathering. Perfect for holidays or casual get-togethers, these cupcakes are easy to whip up and sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or ½ cup brown sugar)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- 3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients; add eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix until just combined.
- 4. Fill each liner about two-thirds full using an ice cream scoop.
- 5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on wire racks.
- 6. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy; mix in vanilla extract.
- 7. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg