Spice Cupcakes

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

Preparation

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 ¾ full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cupcakes come out clean. Cool cupcakes in the pan.