Description
Easy Eggnog Cupcakes are a festive holiday treat with the rich, creamy flavor of classic eggnog baked right in. Topped with a spiced eggnog buttercream frosting, these soft, fluffy cupcakes are perfect for Christmas parties, dessert tables, or cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix cupcake batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggnog, vegetable oil, eggs, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and fluffy.
- Fill cupcake liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Make frosting: Beat the softened unsalted butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Then incorporate eggnog, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy.
- Decorate cupcakes: Pipe or spread the spiced eggnog buttercream frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Optionally, sprinkle a little extra ground nutmeg on top for garnish.
Notes
- You can use either store-bought or homemade eggnog according to your preference for the recipe.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
