Description
Moist, spiced eggnog cupcakes that capture all the creamy, festive flavors of the beloved holiday drink in a perfectly portable dessert. These tender cupcakes are topped with rich cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1¼ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup eggnog
½ cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
4. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
5. Combine eggnog and milk in a measuring cup.
6. Alternately add dry ingredients and eggnog mixture to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full with batter.
8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs.
9. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
11. Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with additional nutmeg if desired.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients are crucial for smooth mixing and best texture.
Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough cupcakes.
Store unfrosted cupcakes covered for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Substitute dairy-free eggnog for dietary restrictions.
Add 1 teaspoon rum extract for more authentic eggnog flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: eggnog cupcakes, holiday desserts, Christmas cupcakes, festive baking, holiday treats
