I was trying to figure out what to make for Teacher Treat Day at my son's school, a wagon rode by.
That's right... a wagon... a band wagon.
I jumped right on!
By that I mean, I was searching Pinterest for inspiration and came across an idea for these mini cupcakes. I noticed quite a few blogs are making their favorite drinks into cupcakes.
I say, why not!
Bakers Royale made them with lemon frosting, but I thought cinnamon sounded better. YUM!
Personally I think a certain coffee company makes their Latte's too sweet. If they could make them to taste like these cups I would be there every day. Yes, they are that good.
Gingerbread Latte Cups with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes about 24 mini cups
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 Tbls unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1/2 cup strong, very hot coffee
1 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sift flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and the salt into a bowl.
Cream butter and granulated sugar in bowl and beat until mixture is pale and fluffy.
Add molasses and egg beat until the mixture is smooth.
In a measuring cup combine the baking soda with 1/2 cup very hot strong coffee and stir until baking soda is dissolved. (It will fizz all up and then settle down)
Stir the baking soda mixture into the molasses mixture (the mixture will appear curdled)
This is what I mean by curdled. Have no fear, the flour will make it all better
Gradually add in the flour mixture until well combined.
Fill cupcake liners halfway. Bake the cupcakes on the middle rack of your oven for about 10 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
Transfer the cupcakes to a rack to cool completely before frosting.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
8 tbls (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
4-5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 to 2 Tbls heavy whipping cream
Beat together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Sift in the sugar and cinnamon, beating well. I used about 4 1/2 cups.
Add the cream a little at a time, until desired consistency.
Frost and enjoy!
Baking from my heart to your kitchen,
That's right... a wagon... a band wagon.
I jumped right on!
By that I mean, I was searching Pinterest for inspiration and came across an idea for these mini cupcakes. I noticed quite a few blogs are making their favorite drinks into cupcakes.
I say, why not!
Bakers Royale made them with lemon frosting, but I thought cinnamon sounded better. YUM!
Personally I think a certain coffee company makes their Latte's too sweet. If they could make them to taste like these cups I would be there every day. Yes, they are that good.
Gingerbread Latte Cups with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes about 24 mini cups
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 Tbls unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1/2 cup strong, very hot coffee
1 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sift flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and the salt into a bowl.
Cream butter and granulated sugar in bowl and beat until mixture is pale and fluffy.
Add molasses and egg beat until the mixture is smooth.
In a measuring cup combine the baking soda with 1/2 cup very hot strong coffee and stir until baking soda is dissolved. (It will fizz all up and then settle down)
Stir the baking soda mixture into the molasses mixture (the mixture will appear curdled)
Gradually add in the flour mixture until well combined.
Fill cupcake liners halfway. Bake the cupcakes on the middle rack of your oven for about 10 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
Transfer the cupcakes to a rack to cool completely before frosting.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
8 tbls (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
4-5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 to 2 Tbls heavy whipping cream
Beat together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Sift in the sugar and cinnamon, beating well. I used about 4 1/2 cups.
Add the cream a little at a time, until desired consistency.
Frost and enjoy!
Baking from my heart to your kitchen,
Lovely recipe. perfect for holidays
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