BIG giveaways coming! RSVP to our Live Holiday Gift Guide Show: http://vid.io/xqNEHow delicious do gingerbread cupcakes with cream cheese frosting sound? Casey Reinhart, a Cupcake Wars winner and chef/owner of Casey's Cupcakes, joins us to share her glamorous cupcake recipe. Learn how to make and decorate the cupcakes, and then check out the recipe below.Gingerbread Cupcakes With Cream Cheese FrostingFrom Casey ReinhardtINGREDIENTSCupcakes1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted1/2 cup molasses1 egg1 egg yolk1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup water, warmCream Cheese Frosting4 ounces unsalted butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups powdered sugar, sifted1 teaspoon vanilla extractDIRECTIONSFor cupcakes: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter with powdered sugar on low speed. Add molasses, egg, and egg yolk. Add flour mixture, and stir until just combined.Dissolve baking soda in warm water. On a low speed, mix the warm water mixture into the batter.Fill cupcakes liners 3/4 full. Bake at 350ºF for 18 to 20 minutes or until cupcakes bounce back when touched.For cream cheese frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed. With mixer on low speed, add powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla extract.To assemble: Use an offset spatula to ice cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles and seasonal candy, optional.INFORMATIONCategory - Cupcakes, Desserts Yield - Makes 12 cupcakesSubscribe to POPSUGAR Food!http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?src_vid=wNSZWHtiGek&add_user=popsugartvyum
