Festive Eggnog Cupcakes Recipe

These Eggnog Cupcakes are a delightful holiday treat that perfectly captures the flavors of the season. Infused with rich eggnog and warm spices, they are a wonderful addition to your Christmas desserts lineup.

This recipe is simple to follow and yields moist, flavorful cupcakes topped with a creamy eggnog frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift for friends and family.

Delicious Eggnog Cupcakes for the Holidays

These festive cupcakes are made with eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla, creating a rich flavor profile that embodies the spirit of the holidays. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup eggnog
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup eggnog
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the eggnog. Mix until just combined.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the eggnog frosting and sprinkle with a dash of ground nutmeg for garnish.