Spice Cupcakes

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

1/2 cup(s) molasses

1/2 cup(s) boiling water

1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter at room temperature

1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar

1 large egg at room temperature

1 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Insert liners into a medium cupcake pan.
2. In a small bowl combine the molasses and boiling water. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Add the egg to the creamed mixture. Beat well.
4. In a separate bowl combine the remaining ingredients.
5. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, alternating with the molasses mixture. Beat well after each addition.
6. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cupcakes come out clean. Cool cupcakes in the pan.

By RecipeOfHealth.com