Eggnog Buttercream Frosting - Christmas Frosting
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. It takes five minutes to make and can be used to frost it over cakes, cupcakes or between macaron shells.
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.
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Description
Ingredients
- 228 grams (1 cups) Unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 2 tsp (2 tsp) Vanilla extract
- 60 ml (0.25 cups) Eggnog
- 450 grams (1.00 lb) Powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
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.
Equipment
Nutrition Information
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Denay DeGuzman
Yum, yum! This eggnog buttercream frosting looks so delightful! Perfect for frosting holiday cakes, cupcakes, and bars. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Denay. Definitely perfect for the holidays.
Heidy
Wow your frosting is totally calling my name. I love eggnog! I can't wait to try this on the holidays.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Heidy. I hope you do.
Marisa Franca
Since I'm the only one in the family who appreciates the delicious flavor of eggnog, I'm planning to make some for myself -- from your recipe. Now, the family does like other dishes being spiked with the eggnog flavor. This frosting would be fantastic on the next cake I plan on making.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Marisa. yes, of course you should make some for your self.
Stephanie
Such beautiful looking cupcakes. I love that you added eggnog to the frosting. A great addition for the Holidays.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Stephanie. Yes, love eggnog in the buttercream.
Jyothi (Jo)
Brilliant frosting idea using eggnog. I love how smooth and neat the frosting is made over those cupcakes. Perfect for this holiday season
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Jyothi.
Sues
I love eggnog so much and enjoy putting it in pretty much everything... And in frosting?? There's seriously nothing better! I could eat sooo many of those cupcakes.... Plus, more frosting out of the bowl 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Seus. I know what you mean. I have a hard time stopping at one
Beth
That sounds so delicious! I was going to make some cupcakes this weekend! I am totally doing the frosting for them!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Beth. I hope you try it. Let me know what you think.
Kelly Anthony
These eggnog cupcakes are so pretty and perfect for the upcoming holidays. We are also almost done buying for Christmas and now I'm ready to bake.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Kelly, Definitely perfect for the holidays.
Emily
Mmmmm, eggnog. You've iced these cupcakes so beautifully! I can never get mine to look this good.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Emily. A little practice.
Kylee
What a fun and delicious idea for the holidays! I bet the flavor is incredible!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Kylee.
Ruchi
It sound like a holiday dream-EGGNOG BUTTERCREAM FROSTING! I love everything about it, cream flavor and good for any baked goods.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Ruchi. Me too. Love it.
Tracy Koslicki
This buttercream is PERFECT. It is soooo incredibly delicious and flavorful.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Tracy.
Cheese Curd In Paradise
That buttercream is beautiful! So light and fluffy! Perfectly seasonal for the holidays as well!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you.
Claudia Lamascolo
First of all I love buttercream frosting, but this idea is brilliant with the holiday flavors of egg nog I love it!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Claudia.
Dan Zehr
You really have the talent to create impressive desserts. And again I see a great idea. You are genius !!!! Very nice photo and I love your blog!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Dan. So happy you like my blog.
Mahy Elamin
OH WOW!! My kids would go wild for my cupcakes because now I know the perfect recipe eggnog buttercream. This is something I will try to make immediately.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Mahy. You will love this recipe.