Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Eggnog Cupcakes, perfect for any holiday celebration. These soft and tender cupcakes are infused with the classic flavors of eggnog, bringing warmth and cheer to your dessert table. Topped with a luscious nutmeg cream cheese frosting, they offer a unique treat that is both inviting and memorable. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, enjoying a cozy evening at home, or looking for a sweet gift idea, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends alike. Simple to make with easy-to-follow steps, they promise moistness and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, cold
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2–1 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the eggnog until well combined.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter into liners and bake for about 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix in ground nutmeg to taste. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg