Eggnog Cupcakes

Homemade Eggnog Cupcakes:Moist eggnog cupcakes topped with a decadent eggnog frosting. Your favorite Christmas drink in cupcake form!

If you like eggnog you are going to L-O-V-E these cupcakes.

The cupcakes are made from scratch and include actual eggnog in the batter. The eggnog adds the most amazing flavor AND tons of moisture for a light pillowy cupcake.

Then they’re topped with a rich frosting that also contains eggnog with just a hint of warming nutmeg.

These would be perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day!

Nothing Says Christmas Like Eggnog Cupcakes!

Eggnog Cupcakes

Moist eggnog cupcakes topped with a decadent eggnog buttercream. Your favorite holiday drink in cupcake form!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Cupcake

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 33 minutes

Servings: 12 Cupcakes

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Eggnog Cupcakes

• ▢ 1 ⅔ Cups All Purpose Flour
• ▢ 1 Cup White Sugar
• ▢ 1 ¼ Teaspoons of Baking Powder
• ▢ 6 Tablespoons Butter Softened
• ▢ 3 Egg Whites
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ▢ ½ Teaspoon Nutmeg To Taste
• ▢ ¾ Cup Eggnog I used store bought
• ▢ ¼ Cup Milk

For the Eggnog Frosting

• ▢ ½ Cup Butter Softened
• ▢ ½ Cup Shortening
• ▢ 3-4 Cups of Powdered Sugar
• ▢ 4 Tablespoons Eggnog
• ▢ ¼ Teaspoon of Rum Extract
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg

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Instructions

For the Eggnog Cupcakes

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
• In a large bowl, combine butter,sugar egg whites, eggnog, milk, vanilla, and nutmeg.
• Stir in baking powder and flour a little at a time until just combined. Do not over mix.
• Fill cupcakes liners ~¾ of the way full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
• Cool in pan for 3-4 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

For the Eggnog Frosting

• In a large bowl, combine butter and shortening.
• Stir in eggnog, rum extract, and nutmeg.
• Gradually add powdered sugar a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Add more eggnog if icing is too thick.
• Spread or pipe frosting onto your eggnog cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

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Recipe adapted via Life Love and Sugar

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What do you think of these Eggnog Cupcakes? What’s your favorite holiday drink?