Delicious Eggnog Cupcakes with Festive Nutmeg Frosting
Delicious Eggnog Cupcakes are the perfect holiday treat, featuring a creamy eggnog base and nutmeg frosting.
Equipment
- - Oven
- Cupcake Pan
- - Mixing bowls
- - Electric mixer
- Sifter
- - Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur brand is recommended for quality.
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil Can substitute with canola oil.
- 3/4 cup sugar Sweetens the batter.
- 1/4 tsp salt Balances sweetness.
- 3/4 tsp nutmeg Freshly ground is preferred.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
- 9 tbsp eggnog Use store-bought or homemade.
- 1.5 tsp baking powder Leavening agent.
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter Should be softened to room temperature.
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Make sure it's softened.
- 1/2 cup shortening Adds creaminess and stability.
- 1 tsp nutmeg Enhances the spiced flavor.
- 1/4 tsp rum extract Optional but delightful.
- 4 tbsp eggnog Infuses the frosting.
- 4 cups powdered sugar Sift to eliminate lumps.
- pinch salt Balances sweetness.
Instructions
Cupcake Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Beat the softened butter, sugar, and vegetable oil in a large bowl on medium speed for about 3 minutes until soft and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, adding the vanilla extract with the second egg.
- Combine by gradually mixing in half of the dry ingredients, then pour in the eggnog while continuing to mix.
- Divide the batter among cupcake liners, filling each about halfway.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack completely before frosting.
- Blend the softened butter and shortening until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the eggnog, optional rum extract, nutmeg, and salt until creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the nutmeg buttercream.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.