Eggnog Buttercream Frosting (Video Recipe)

I hope you lovelies are planning Christmas wisely this year and not leaving everything for the last minute. I have started shopping for my Christmas gifts for family and friends. This year I’m thinking of making cookie jars with assorted cookies. The way I do it is, I make a few batches of different cookies and then put four of each cookie into the jars. That way each jar gets a selection of cookies.

Last year, I did the same but with macarons. That was a huge hit. Who doesn’t like macarons? right? So, this year I think I’ll make the top most popular Christmas cookie recipes on this blog. These are Linzer Cookies. Also, sandwich cookies are always popular with kids. And some fondant decorated Christmas cookies that always look very festive. In addition, shortbread cookies are always a perfect tea time treat. And my custard cookies just melt in your mouth delicious, while vanilla sugar cookies are like my absolute favorite and no-fail recipe. And of course, you can’t have a Christmas cookie jar without gingerbread cookies or my date roll cookies.

About this Eggnog Buttercream Frosting

Now, let’s come back to this eggnog buttercream frosting. You must have seen my video for Christmas Eggnog Yule Log Cake by now. I used this eggnog frosting over that Christmas cake. And I also made these eggnog cupcakes which were such a hit with everyone. I still want to share the buttercream frosting on its own because it does not necessarily have to accompany an eggnog cake or cupcakes. It can even be used on my vanilla or chocolate flavored cake or cupcakes.

You have to love eggnog to enjoy this buttercream. This one is made with homemade eggnog, and yes, it has some booze in it. The flavor is just so mesmerizing to me. Booze mixed with a little cinnamon and nutmeg in a drink that so thick and custard-like.

One buttercream recipe with many different flavors

By now you must have seen this recipe – one buttercream recipe with many different buttercream flavors. In it, I shared how you can create many different flavors from just one simple basic recipe. And it includes all buttercreams American, Swiss, Italian, German or French. I often get people who message if they can just add eggnog to these recipes. However, I do not recommend you do that. Let me explain.

Making a flavored buttercream from scratch has the advantage that you can control the amount of liquid in it. This means that you can control the consistency of the buttercream. For example. If you add 1/4 cup eggnog to already prepared buttercream, the consistency will be soft and in some cases too soft. So you may not have a pipable buttercream frosting.

In the video, you can see I that have added 1/2 a cup of eggnog to enhance the flavor and that is only possible because we make this buttercream from scratch.

Useful Tips and Tools

• If you bake often, it would be a good idea to invest in a cake mixer. Because often we try to mix by hand and then we are too tired to give it enough creaming or mixing. So if you are making this buttercream go head and remove that K-Mix or KitchenAid from your kitchen cabinet. You don’t have to buy an expensive stand mixer, a simple hand mixer works great too.
• For buttercream mixing always use a paddle attachment so you do not incorporate too much air into the buttercream. Some recipes, however, such as meringue buttercreams, require the use of the whisk attachments.
• Having said that, a simple Bowl, whisk and Spatula with a little extra elbow grease will do too.
• Personally, I believe in measuring ingredients by weight, which makes my kitchen scaleone of the most valuable items when baking. The same goes for mymeasuring cups and measuring spoons. It’s always a good idea to have these handy and use them when baking rather than trying to guess measurements.
• After the buttercream is prepared always keep it sealed well in the fridge. This will prevent any odor from the other foods to attach itself to the buttercream. Therefore, I place my buttercream in a stainless steel storage (we try to avoid using plastic in our home). And I also cover the top surface of the buttercream with cling wrap.

How to Make the BEST EVER Eggnog Buttercream Frosting (Save/Pin)

• Cream butter for a minute.
• Add the salt, vanilla – combine well.
• Followed by the eggnog.
• Add powdered sugar in three batches and combine well.
• Once all the powdered sugar is in – whip for three minutes until light and fluffy.
• Use as desired.

Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting (Video Recipe)

Bring the flavor of classic eggnog drink to your cupcakes. Celebrate the holidays making festive eggnog cupcakes with eggnog buttercream. This simple recipe that’s perfect to celebrate Christmas with family and friends takes only 5 minutes to mix and 20 minutes to bake.

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Eggnog Buttercream Frosting

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 16 votes

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Calories: 152kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 24 cupcakes

Description

Add the flavor of the Christmas eggnog into a frosting. Made with homemade eggnog this eggnog buttercream is simple, easy and delicious. A touch of spices like nutmeg and cinnamon infused with a little booze, this custardy drink is the perfect festive treat. Takes five minutes to make and can be used to frost it over cakes, cupcakes or between macaron shells. 

Ingredients

• 228 grams (1 cups) Unsalted butter
• 2 tsp (2 tsp) Vanilla extract
• 60 ml (0.24 cups) Eggnog (for soft consistency use up to 1/2 cup)
• 500 grams (4.17 cups) Powdered sugar

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 24 cupcakes

Instructions

• Cream butter for a minute.
• Add the salt, vanilla – combine well.
• Followed by the eggnog.
• Add powdered sugar in three batches and combine well.
• Once all the powdered sugar is in – whip for three minutes until light and fluffy.
• Use as desired.

Recipe Notes

• Note –
• If you need a stiff buttercream frosting – add only 2 tbsp eggnog.
• 1/4 cup eggnog gives a pipeable buttercream frosting – I use this consistency for cakes. 
• Use up to 1/2 cup eggnog for a soft consistency frosting – I prefer a soft consistency for my cupcakes. 

Recipe Video

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Eggnog Buttercream Frosting

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 21mg7%

Sodium 2mg0%

Potassium 6mg0%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 0g0%

Vitamin A 245IU5%

Vitamin C 0mg0%

Calcium 6mg1%

Iron 0mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

Keywords – cake, Christmas, cupcake, Eggnog, Holidays

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