Description
Moist eggnog flavored cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For the Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup eggnog, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Beat in the 1/4 cup eggnog and rum extract (if using) until the frosting is light and creamy.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto each cupcake.
Notes
- You can substitute dark rum for the rum extract if you prefer a stronger flavor in the frosting.
- Store leftover frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: eggnog cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, holiday baking, spiced cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes