Eggnog Cupcakes
These festive Eggnog Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and infused with classic holiday eggnog flavor, topped with a creamy eggnog buttercream frosting. Perfect for Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, or a cozy winter treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional, for classic eggnog flavor)
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- For the Eggnog Buttercream Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla and rum extracts.
- Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with eggnog, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
Notes
- Rum extract gives a more authentic eggnog flavor, but you can omit it if you prefer.
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Allow cupcakes to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- You can double the frosting if you like extra tall swirls!
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/eggnog-cupcakes/
