Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting
Give your classic vanilla cupcakes a Christmas make-over with these rich, creamy, light and airy eggnog cupcakes topped with an eggnog buttercream frosting. The classic flavor of eggnog is a great way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. This simple and easy recipe takes 5 minutes to mix and 20 minutes to bake. Celebrations don’t get easier than this. Do they?
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It’s an eggnog flavored recipe again. I know! but it’s the most popular Christmas flavor. Eggnog is one flavor you either love it or hate it. I don’t think there is an in-between. Is there? I personally love it but my bestie hates it. She finds it too eggy.
Though, if you try my eggnog recipe it is never eggy. The eggy smell usually comes if you have undercooked the mixture. Do you know that eggnog was not always cooked? I remember my grandmom use to say the hot milk and alcohol cooks the eggs. Well, back in those days they didn’t have any salmonella fears.
Now, these cupcakes? Guys? If love eggnog you MUST try this recipe. I’ve used my basic vanilla cupcakes recipe and added some real homemade eggnog. If you have tried my homemade eggnog recipe you know it’s absolutely the best thing EVER!!
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Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)
- All-purpose flour – Yes, regular plain flour (maida) is all you need for these cupcakes. Do not use any self-raising as those contain more leavening.
- Oil – I like the light and airy texture the oil gives these cupcakes. You can use 1/2 cup butter or margarine if you want but I’d rather you use oil.
- Sugar – I prefer to use white sugar so I can keep the color of the pumpkin puree in the cupcakes. Brown sugar adds a caramel taste as well as color to them.
- Eggnog – You can use store-bought eggnog but it really is simple and easy to make at home too. I have a classic eggnog recipe right here for you that you will really enjoy making.
- Vanilla Extract – Always use a good quality vanilla extract. I know it’s expensive, which is why I make my own vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste as well as vanilla sugar.
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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, are too tired to give it enough creaming or mixing. So, if you making this buttercream go head and remove that K-Mix or Kitchen Aid from the back of the cabin. You don’t have to buy an expensive stand mixer a simple hand mixer works great too.
- Having said that, a simple Bowl, whisk and Spatula with a little extra elbow grease will do too.
- Personally, I believe in weighing ingredients by weight which makes my kitchen scaleone of the most invaluable items when baking. Same goes with 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.
- Also, it is important to buy cupcake linersfrom a trust-worthy source to prevent peeling. There is nothing worse than to bake good cupcakes or muffins and then have all the liners peels off.
- Additionally, you can use a measuring cup to ensure you divide the batter evenly among all the cupcakes or muffins. That way all your cupcakes will be a similar size. Personally, I love using my cupcake scooper for that purpose.
- A good baking tray is always ideal for baking. I like to line the baking tray with Parchment Paper for easy clean up just in case fo spillage.
- Every oven works differently so the baking times are just guidelines. In case of muffins and cupcakes often it is a good idea to rotate the baking tray mid-way while baking so they cook and rise evenly.
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Recipe – Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream (Save/Pin)
Ingredients (use recipe card below for conversions)
For the cupcakes
Dry ingredients
- 185 grams (1 1/2 cup) All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated Nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 125 grams (4 oz) White Sugar
- 90 ml (almost 1/2 cup) Cooking oil
- 75 ml (1/3 cup) Eggnog
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the frosting
- 3 cups Eggnog Buttercream recipe and video here Alternatively, you can also use
- No-butter cream cheese frosting OR
- Classic cream cheese frosting OR
- Vanilla buttercream frosting
Method
Prepare cupcakes
- Preheat the oven at 170 C 350 F.
- Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
- In a bowl – whip eggs with sugar until sugar is almost dissolved.
- Add the oil, continue to mix well.
- Next, add the vanilla.
- Followed by the eggnog.
- Lastly, add in the flour and mix to a smooth batter.
- Using an ice cream scooper or spoon divide the batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Decorate
- Prepare the eggnog frosting as shown in this recipe and video.
- Place frosting in a piping bag with a large round tip.
- Pipe a swirl on the cupcake (as shown in the video)
- Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg
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Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
Dry ingredients
- 185 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 125 grams White Sugar
- 90 ml Cooking oil
- 75 ml Eggnog homemade recipe here
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the frosting
- 3 cups Eggnog Buttercream recipe here OR
- 3 cups No-butter Cream Cheese frosting OR
- 3 cups Classic Cream Cheese frosting OR
- 3 cups Vanilla buttercream frosting
Instructions
Prepare cupcakes
- Preheat the oven at 170 C 350 F.
- Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
- In a bowl - whip eggs with sugar until sugar is almost dissolved.
- Add the oil, continue to mix well.
- Next, add the vanilla.
- Followed by the eggnog.
- Lastly, add in the flour and mix to a smooth batter.
- Using an ice cream scooper or spoon divide the batter into cupcake liners.
- Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Decorate
- Prepare the eggnog frosting as shown in this recipe and video.
- Place frosting in a piping bag with a large round tip.
- Pipe a swirl on the cupcake
- Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg
Nutrition Information
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My fiance and I were just talking about eggnog tonight. He couldn’t believe that I have never tried it…but in cupcake form, like this…I think it’s time I do! Looks delish!
Ah, sounds like perfect timing. You will love these cupcakes, Lauren.
Eggnog is so good to enjoy in winter. But eggnog cupcakes? A clever idea, great Christmas treat!
Thank you, Alina.
These eggnog cupcakes are so sweet! I’m weirdly not at all a fan of the drink, but I love the flavor in dessert form 🙂
Thank you, Rebecca.
These cupcakes are beautiful! I love eggnog and I’d love to try this buttercream!
Thanks Mary.
That’s a great looking cupcake! We absolutely love eggnog so these would be a hit here.
Thank you, Ellen.
Mmm.. the frosting sounds so tasty! Must give it a go!
Thank you, Julia
what a delicious festive flavor. Who could resist such holiday cheer. They sure look delicious and perfect for Christmas
Thank you, Claudia
These are adorable and so festive for the holidays! Can’t wait to make them for my daughter’s Christmas party!
Absolutely, Kim.
oh my goodness! These are so perfect for the holiday. Can’t wait to add these to the menu!
Thank you, Nicole.
Veena this is ultimate holiday cupcakes, Without eggnog hard to think about eggnog. I am going to give it a try.
Thank you, Swathi. yes, sure it perfect for the holidays.
The frosting on these cupcakes is so beautiful and I am loving the season flavors! I can’t wait to give them a try!
Thank you.
Oh my, your eggnog cupcakes sound like the perfect holiday time treat. So flavorful, airy and absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe with us.
They sure are perfect for the holidays Pavani.
I love everything eggnogg! These cupcakes look amazingly delicious and so perfect for our Christmas party! These need to happen!
Me too Catalina. I hope you try these.
Such beautiful cupcakes for the holidays! That eggnog buttercream frosting looks absolutely incredible and I love the sprinkling of nutmeg.
Thank you, Tara.
Oh these cupcakes look fantastic. I love how cute they look and so festive. I know my kiddo would definitely love this. Well I wouldn’t mind one or two myself 😉
Thank you, Natalie. I hope you make these for him.
These are super cute! They fit the brief perfectly and I am sure they will delight. I love how perfectly piped each cupcake is, well done!
Thank you, Adrianne.
I know some eggnog lovers who are going to be so happy with this recipe. Will be sure to share!
Thank you, Kelly.
The most Eggnogiest deliciousness! Making these right away.
Thank you, Andrea
LOVE egg nog!!! I grew up with a homemade recipe and it was just a couple years a go that I tried the store bought stuff for the first time. I still prefer the homemade, but won’t say no to the store bought stuff!
Can’t wait to try these cupcakes!
Thank you, Dan. Me too loved eggnog ever since a kid.