5 from 20 votes
Eggnog Cupcakes
Eggnog Cupcakes combine a tender, moist crumb flavored with traditional eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla, topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon. The cupcakes bake to a golden top with a soft texture, offering a festive twist on classic cupcakes suited to holiday gatherings or seasonal treats.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
14
servings
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 egg
- ½ cup eggnog
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- eggnog optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups.
- In medium bowl, stir together all cupcake ingredients except butter, eggs and eggnog.
- In large bowl, beat butter until creamy (about 1 minute). Add flour mixture and beat until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add eggs and beat for 1 minute - batter should be light in color and a bit fluffy. Scrape bowl; gently beat in 1/2 cup eggnog just until combined and batter is silky and smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among 14 muffin cups. Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, combine butter, cream cheese, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon and beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar, 1 up at a time, and mix to combine. Add eggnog 1 tablespoon at a time and mix until frosting is spreadable. Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours or refrigerate for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
58mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.