Eggnog Cupcakes

‘Tis the season for baking, and these eggnog cupcakes are the perfect way to bring holiday cheer to your dessert table. Infused with the rich, creamy flavor of eggnog and a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, each bite captures the cozy essence of the season. Topped with a luscious vanilla frosting and a sprinkle of nutmeg, these cupcakes are festive, flavorful and sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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Eggnog Cupcakes

Prep Time 22 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 16

Calories 337 kcal

Author jazzythings

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1/2 cup milk

Vanilla frosting

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1-2 Tbsp. milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pan wells with liners.
2. In mixing bowl, combine olive oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla until combined well.
3. Mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves. Stir together. (Note: Batter will be lumpy.)
4. Stir in eggnog and milk until batter is smooth.
5. Pour into lined muffin wells, filling approximately 1/2 full.

6. Bake 18 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely prior to frosting.

7. In bowl of stand mixer, or in mixing bowl with hand mixer, combine all frosting until smooth. Add more or less milk depending on desired consistency.
8. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and sprinkle tops with ground nutmeg.

Recipe Notes

Chef’s notes:

• If you’re an eggnog lover, use eggnog in the frosting instead of milk.
• For some extra-festive flavors, sprinkle frosting with finely crushed peppermint candies.

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Nutrition Facts

Eggnog Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 56mg19%

Sodium 173mg7%

Potassium 102mg3%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 36g40%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 269IU5%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 56mg6%

Iron 0.4mg2%

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