Bake Ginger Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk