Ever since I started baking cupcakes, I knew the minute the Christmas holiday rolled around, I'd try my first batch of Gingerbread Cupcakes. My mom wanted me to make my Red Velvet, but I knew I was going to need to pull a fast one and get these in somehow. The challenge though was which recipe I'd tweak...
For the gingerbread I used the a recipe I found online. The main thing I changed is replacing water with a special and more delicious liquid I shall keep as my little secret. For you experienced bakers out there, I'm sure it won't take you too long to think of the replacment liquid I used.
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| Gingerbread Cupcakes Recipe: Taste of Home |
I liked the way this recipe had a mayple cream cheese frosting because most recipes I've found always ask for a cinnamon; which would be absolutely delicious as well. But in the name of experimentation, I decided to go with the mayple. Instead of using the recipe at the bottom, I used my own brown sugar cream cheese recipe I've used a number of times and new would be a perfect match. All that needed tweaking was a to add a 1/4 cup of good mayple syrup.
I must say, finally getting the opportunity to make something new and classic was such a great experience for me this Christmas season. I definitely know I have a winner for next year!
ps: I added the small touch of little sugar cookie men on top, but you can do anything from sugared ginger or simply sprinkling some cinnamon over them! It's up to you.
Happy baking,
Lauren
