Making these gingerbread cupcakes is a straightforward process. Follow these steps for a festive treat that’s sure to impress:

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with 12 liners to prepare for baking.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together:

• Flour
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Ground ginger
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg
• Ground cloves
• Salt

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, combine the following:

• Molasses
• Buttermilk
• Dark brown sugar
• Unsalted butter
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract

Mix until well incorporated.

4. Mix Together

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.

5. Fill and Bake

Distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

6. Cool Cupcakes

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

7. Make Frosting

In a bowl, beat together:

• Cream cheese
• Unsalted butter

Gradually mix in:

• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon
• Salt

Beat until smooth and creamy.

8. Frost Cupcakes

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top of each one.