Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream
These eggnog cupcakes with eggnog buttercream are the perfect holiday sweet to bring to any party.
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Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 277kcal
Equipment
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
Eggnog Cupcakes:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup, room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Eggnog Buttercream:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup, room temperature)
- ⅓ cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 ounces powdered sugar (plus more if needed)
Instructions
Prepare the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Combine the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg to the butter and sugar and whip until smooth. Pour in the eggnog and vanilla and blend until a smooth batter forms.
Sift the Dry Ingredients:
- In a second bowl, sift together all the remaining dry ingredients and set aside.
Finish the Cupcake Batter:
- Fold in the bowl of dry ingredients and mix for 1-2 minutes until just combined and smooth. Do not over-mix the batter (otherwise the cupcakes will fall in while baking).
- Pour the batter into a lined cupcake tins, filling each cupcake liner ⅔ full with batter.
Bake the Eggnog Cupcakes:
- Transfer to the oven for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove and let cool completely.
Prepare the Eggnog Buttercream:
- In a bowl, mix together the eggnog, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Sift the powdered sugar. Add half the sifted powdered sugar to the butter and mix with a hand mixer until mostly combined. Add the rest of the powdered sugar and continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, transfer the buttercream to a piping bag and frost the cupcakes. Add your favorite festive sprinkles and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin C: 1mg
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