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Ingredients:
Unsalted Butter, Softened. . . . 5 Tablespoons
White Sugar. . . . .½ Cup
Unsulfured Molasses. . . . ½ Cup
Egg. . . .1
Egg Yolk. . . . 1
All-purpose Flour. . . 1 ¼ Cups
Dutch Process Cocoa Powder. . .1 Tablespoon
Ground Ginger. . . . 1 ¼ Teaspoons
Ground Cinnamon. . . . 1 Teaspoon
Ground Allspice. . . . ½ Teaspoon
Ground Nutmeg. . . . ½ Teaspoon
Salt. . . . .¼ Teaspoon
Baking Soda. . . . 1 Teaspoon
Hot Milk. . . . ½ Cup
Unsalted Butter, Softened. . . . . 2 Tablespoons
Cream Cheese, Softened. . . . 2 Ounces
Sifted Confectioners` Sugar. . . . .2/3 Cup
Lemon Extract. . . . . ¼ Teaspoon
Preparation:
Preheat The Oven To 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees C).
Butter Or Line With Paper Liners A 12-cup Muffin Tin.
Cream 5 Tablespoons Of The Butter With The White Sugar.
Add The Molasses And The Egg And Egg Yolk.
Sift Together The Flour, Cocoa Powder, Ginger, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg And Salt.
Dissolve The Baking Soda In The Hot Milk.
Add The Flour Mixture To The Creamed Mixture And Stir Until Just Combined.
Stir In The Hot Milk Mixture.
Pour The Batter Evenly Into The Prepared Tin.
Bake At 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees C) For 20 Minutes Or Until Slightly Springy To The Touch.
Allow To Cool A Few Minutes In The Pan And Remove To A Rack To Cool.
To Make Frosting:
Cream The 2 Tablespoons Butter And The Cream Cheese Together.
Beat In The Confectioners` Sugar Until Fluffy.
Add The Lemon Extract And Beat.
When The Cupcakes Are Cool, Frost The Tops With The Frosting And Serve.
You can serve with your family and friends.
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