Maple Cupcakes with Spiced Ginger

Maple Cupcakes with spiced ginger are perfect for a fall or autumn dessert. The robust ginger flavor is mellowed by the sweetness of the maple, creating a heavenly combination. Both the cupcakes and the maple frosting will call for a bit of Singing Dog Vanilla Pure Vanilla Extract, but any of our Vanilla Extracts and Flavors will work.

If you’re looking for ground ginger we would highly recommend using Red Ape Cinnamon’s Organic Ground Ginger. Red Ape Cinnamon is our sister company. Similar to our Fair Trade Plus partnership, they donate a portion of their profits to Orangutan Conservation, so not only will you get a high-quality organic product, but you can also feel good knowing your purchase helps a good cause.

The following ingredients are needed for this recipe;

Equipment

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cups

Mixing Bowl(s)

Electric or hand mixer

Muffin Cups

The following ingredients are needed for this recipe;

Maple Cupcake Batter:

2 1/2 cups All-Purpose-Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1 stick Unsalted Butter, softened
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 cup Maple Syrup
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Buttermilk

Maple Frosting:

8 ounces Cream Cheese, at room temperature
1 stick Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups Confectioner’s Sugar
Garnish: Crystallized Ginger

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ginger. Set aside.
3. Beat the butter and sugar together using a mixer set on medium speed in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, syrup, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture by thirds, alternating with the buttermilk.
4. Fill 18 lined muffin cups and bake until a tester comes out clean , about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
5. For Frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add cream the cream cheese and butter and beat on low speed until smooth.
6. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the confectioners’ sugar and mix until smooth.
7. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish each with a few pieces of crystallized ginger.