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Eggnog Cupcakes

Indulge in the warm flavors of eggnog with these delightful Eggnog Cupcakes. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or winter celebrations, these cupcakes are a sweet and portable way to enjoy the essence of traditional eggnog.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 167 grams
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter 75 grams, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 grams
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 15 ml
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2/3 cup eggnog 160 ml, room temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream together butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Add oil, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and eggnog to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Divide the batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Make eggnog frosting by beating butter until fluffy, then gradually mixing in powdered sugar, salt, nutmeg, and rum extract. Add eggnog until desired consistency and frost cooled cupcakes.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional nutmeg on top of the cupcakes before serving.