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Eggnog Cupcakes
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Eggnog Cupcakes

These Eggnog Cupcakes are made from scratch with my favorite spice cake and topped with creamy eggnog frosting. The perfect holiday treat!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 312 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:
  • 5 egg room temperature, white
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cup cake flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon rum flavoring
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup eggnog low fat

Instructions

For the cupcakes:
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  1. Line 24 cupcake tins with paper lines. Set aside.
  2. In small bowl, mix egg whites and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Set aside.
  3. In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in dry ingredients and mix until combined. Slowly add in egg white mixture. Beat in remaining buttermilk.
  4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting:
  1. Beat butter for 3 minutes until fluffy. Add in nutmeg, rum flavoring, powdered sugar and eggnog. Beat for an additional 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Pipe onto cupcakes using your favorite decorator tip. Add a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired! ENJOY.

Notes

  • Are rum flavoring and rum extract the same? They are not the same technically; rum flavor is made from artificial ingredients to imitate the flavor of rum. Rum extract is a highly concentrated liquid made from real rum. You can use either one in this eggnog frosting. Do not use real rum as it doesn't have enough concentrated flavor.
  • Can I use a boxed spice cake mix instead? Yes, boxed spice cake makes a fine swap if you don't want to make the cupcakes from scratch.
  • Store these Christmas cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container. Enjoy within 4-5 days for best taste.
  • Can I freeze these cupcakes? These cupcakes are freezer friendly and will stay good in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. You can freeze them before or after adding the frosting.

Nutrition Information

Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

% Daily Value*

Calories 312kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Sugar 33g 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.