Gingerbread Cupcakes with Zinfandel Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Zinfandel Buttercream Frosting
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Ingredients
20
Count
Nutrition
1435
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • pinch ground cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp molasses
  • 3 tbsp applesauce
  • zinfandel buttercream frosting, recipe follows
  • this recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. the food network kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
  • 6 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a regular-size cupcake pan with 18 cupcake liners.
  2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the dry ingredients on slow speed until fully incorporated. Slowly add the oil and eggs to the bowl. Add the buttermilk, molasses, applesauce, and pureed ginger, and then mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Stop and scrape the bowl and paddle, and then mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until baked through, about 20 minutes. Do not open the oven during this time. Cool the cupcakes completely after baking.
  4. Put the Zinfandel Buttercream Frosting into a pastry bag and cut 1/2-inch off the tip. Frost each cupcake in a circular motion until the top of the cupcake is completely covered and serve.
  5. Zinfandel Buttercream Frosting:
  6. Pour the zinfandel into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly until reduced by half. Take off the stove and cool in the refrigerator until cold.
  7. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the butter until creamed. Add the powdered sugar and zinfandel reduction and mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the frosting is smooth and creamy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1434.83 Kcal (6007 kJ)
Calories from fat 684.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.06g 117%
Cholesterol 73.1mg 24%
Sodium 1380.41mg 58%
Potassium 2902.02mg 62%
Total Carbs 178.76g 60%
Sugars 116.83g 467%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 1%
Protein 13.24g 26%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 150mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 464.42 Kcal (1944 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.62g 117%
Cholesterol 23.66mg 24%
Sodium 446.81mg 58%
Potassium 939.31mg 62%
Total Carbs 57.86g 60%
Sugars 37.82g 467%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 4.29g 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 48.6mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 35
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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