GINGERBREAD MINI CAKES

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Canned pumpkin puree allows you to use less fat in this recipe, yielding moist, tender little cakes that are better for you.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for muffin cups
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for muffin cups
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup pure pumpkin puree
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 18 standard muffin cups. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. In a medium bowl, beat granulated sugar and butter with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Whisk in pumpkin puree until smooth, then whisk in molasses, eggs, and buttermilk. Add to flour mixture in 3 additions, stirring well to combine.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake until puffed and set, 35 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Let cool completely in pans on wire racks.
  • Whisk together confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Spoon over muffins and let glaze set, about 15 minutes, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Nick Ajdini
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did because these cakes were delicious! The gingerbread flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cakes were also very moist and fluffy.


Ravi Chandran
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These cakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. Then I just thaw them out and frost them when I'm ready to serve.


Adam Olores
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I made these cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.


Jp Krige
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These cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best gingerbread cakes he's ever had.


Ava
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I've never made gingerbread cakes before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it because they turned out amazing! The cakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these a


Santrell san
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These cakes are so cute and festive! They're perfect for a holiday party or gift giving.


Balthoroki
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but unfortunately the cakes didn't turn out well for me. They were dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I'll try again another time.


Jusna Khan
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These cakes were delicious! I loved the way the gingerbread flavor came through. The frosting was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Tracy Martel
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I made these cakes for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the cakes turned out great. They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect touch.


Suzan Kemmy
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These mini cakes were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The gingerbread flavor was delicious and the cakes were moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again next year.