Simple Spiced Cupcakes

These Simple Spiced Cupcakes combine cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for a comforting treat topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt until combined.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, butter, buttermilk, vanilla, and orange zest (if using) until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold until just combined.
Spoon the batter into liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free blend and add ½ tsp xanthan gum.