Gingerbread cupcakes
For the gingerbread cookies
250g plain flour
1 tsp bread soda (bicarbonate of soda)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
120g butter
160g Siúcra Rich Dark Brown Sugar
2 tbsp golden syrup
2 eggs
For the cupcakes
120g softened butter
160g Siúcra Light Golden Sugar
3 eggs
300g plain flour
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp nutmeg
1½ tsp baking powder
½ lemon, zest only
50ml water
100ml milk
For the buttercream
100g softened butter
220g Siúcra Icing Sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp milk
For the topping
Siúcra Royal Icing
Siúcra Caster Sugar
Serves
12
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy, Sugar, Ginger
Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking, Dessert, Entertaining, Cake Stall, Cupcakes
Cuisine
Irish
Level of Difficulty
Easy