Vanilla Spice Eggnog Cupcakes
Vanilla Spice Eggnog Cupcakes are a festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday season in every bite. These moist, fluffy cupcakes blend creamy vanilla with warm spices, creating a perfect treat for winter gatherings or cozy nights at home. Topped with a luscious frosting, each cupcake offers an edible hug that delights both visually and taste-wise, making them a must-have for any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup eggnog
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the eggnog and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar, adding milk gradually to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added richness, consider mixing in chocolate chips or adjusting spices to your taste preference. - Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.