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Eggnog Cupcakes Recipe

Eggnog Cupcakes Recipe
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Delight your taste buds with these festive Eggnog Cupcakes topped with a luscious eggnog-infused frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year!

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup eggnog

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, rum extract, and eggnog.
  5. Blend dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
  6. Bake: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until done.
  7. Make frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, eggnog, nutmeg, and rum extract until fluffy.
  8. Frost cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.

Notes

  • Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top for a festive touch.
  • Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Rum extract can be omitted or replaced with vanilla for a milder flavor.

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