Eggnog Buttercream Frosting
Add the flavor of the Christmas eggnog into your frosting. Made with homemade eggnog, this eggnog buttercream is simple, easy, and delicious. With 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 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.
Step by step instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter for a minute then, add the salt and vanilla extract.
- 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.
- Frost cake or cupcakes.
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Eggnog Buttercream Frosting
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Ingredients
- 8 oz (226 g) Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Eggnog
- 1 lb (450 g) Powdered sugar ((1 lb is about 4 cups))
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter for a minute then, add the salt and vanilla extract.
- 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.
- Frost cake or cupcakes.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- 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.
Conversions Used
1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml,
Nutrition Information
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
Will this be enough to fill and frost an 8″layer cake? Please respond quickly bc I want to make it right away!!
Gina this should be enough to fill and lightly frost a 2-layer x 8-inch cake. Personally, I like more frosting so I would use more than this recipe. I hope that helps.
Thank you for getting back to me so fast! I truly appreciate it ?
I love all things eggnog, so I’ll just double the recipe (unless you have a different idea?)
I’m actually going to make it tomorrow.
This turned out great! Although, the recipe didn’t say whether the butter should be softened or not – based on the video, I assumed it should be softened. The recipe also mentioned adding salt, but salt wasn’t listed in the ingredient list. I eyeballed the amount (about 1/4 tsp), and it turned out well. Thanks!
Thank you, Jenna. Yes, the butter for frosting is room temperature and 1/4 tsp salt is perfect. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Just fixed those two. Happy you enjoyed this buttercream
Yum, yum! This eggnog buttercream frosting looks so delightful! Perfect for frosting holiday cakes, cupcakes, and bars. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Thank you, Denay. Definitely perfect for the holidays.