Spice Cupcakes: Cupcake Show #11 Recipe Video

An old-fashioned spice cake topped with delicious orange buttercream frosting.

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings12
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter2 Tablespoon, melted
 Ground cinnamon2 Teaspoon
 Ground all spice1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Ground cloves1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Ground ginger1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Butter6 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Molasses1 Tablespoon
 Eggs3
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Buttermilk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
For dry ingredients
 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Table salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
For frosting
 Butter5 Tablespoon
 Cream cheese8 Ounce
 Powdered sugar1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Orange1 , zested

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 373 Calories from Fat 186

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21 g32.6%

Saturated Fat 12.4 g62.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 108.6 mg36.2%

Sodium 158.2 mg6.6%

Total Carbohydrates 42 g14.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.5%

Sugars 32 g

Protein 4 g8.9%

Vitamin A 14.8% Vitamin C 10.2%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 5.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
3. In a microwave proof bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix in all spices and set aside.
4.In another bowl, put in all the dry ingredients and whisk well to mix.

MAKING
5. In mixer bowl, cream remaining butter with sugar and molasses until fluffy, in a stand mixer.
6. Add in the butter-spice mixture and beat well until combined.
7 Add in the eggs 1 egg at a time and mix well after each addition, add in vanilla.
8.Put in the flour mixture in 2 batches alternating it with half of buttermilk, mix until just combined.
9. Add in the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk and mix until just combined.
10. Scoop the batter into baking cups using a medium ice cream scoop.
11. Bake the cupcake in oven for 20 minutes or until light brown on top.
12. Remove the pan out of oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.

FINALIZING
13. Turn out the cupcakes and place them on cooling rack and cool completely.
For the frosting
14. In mixer bowl, beat together butter and powdered sugar until well combined.
15. Add in the cream cheese a little bit at a time, until well mixed.
16. Add vanilla and orange zest and beat until smooth.
17. Spread the frosting on the top of cupcakes, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to 30 minutes or until the frosting sets.

SERVING
18. Serve as desired.

TIPS
Freeze the cupcakes on a rack and the wrap individually if desired.

Editors Review

Looking for a tasty and easy to make cupcake recipe? Then this video is just the thing for you. Watch and learn to make yummy cupcakes that will leave all your guests asking for more!
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