Gingerbread houses are a fun craft project to do during the winter months, however the edible architectural feat often goes uneaten making these gingerbread cupcakes a much more enjoyable treat with a softer texture. The cupcakes incorporate all the deliciously robust and spiced flavor found inside gingerbread and incorporates into the light, fluffy and airy batter of a cake with a rich cream cheese frosting.
While these cupcakes can be seen as a dessert item, they are actually made from a slew of healthy ingredients and food products making them wholesome enough to even enjoy for breakfast. The base is made using a gluten-free flour blend combined with spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Healthier baking substitutes are also used such as coconut oil, Greek yogurt and maple syrup.
Holiday Gingerbread Cupcakes
This Recipe Turns Gingerbread Houses Into a Flavorful Cake
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