Gingerbread Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Combine whole wheat flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. 2
   Heat margarine and molasses until melted. Combine buttermilk or sour milk (1/2 cup milk plus 3/4 tablespoon lemon juice or 1/2 tablespoon vinegar; let stand for a few minutes) with baking soda and egg.
3. 3
   Add molasses mixture to the flour mixture; stir.
4. 4
   Add egg-milk mixture; stir until combined.
5. 5
   Do not overstir.
6. 6
   Place in lined muffin tins.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 15 to 18 minutes, or place in a greased 9 x 9-inch pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
8. 8
   May be eaten as is or frosted with cream cheese frosting.