Description
Delight in the festive flavors of these moist and spiced Eggnog Cupcakes, topped with a creamy eggnog-infused frosting and a hint of nutmeg for a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Ground nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Cupcake Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the eggnog to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the paper liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat. Mix in the eggnog and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the prepared eggnog frosting. Garnish each cupcake with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure better mixing and a smoother batter.
- Make sure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For an extra festive presentation, consider topping with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of allspice along with the nutmeg.
- Eggnog can contain alcohol; use non-alcoholic eggnog for a kid-friendly version.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
