Eggnog Cupcakes: Indulgent Holiday Treats to Delight Everyone
Rich and flavorful eggnog cupcakes topped with creamy frosting make the perfect holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, eggnog, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle nutmeg on top of the frosting.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg