Eggnog Cupcakes
Eggnog Cupcakes - are the perfect easy Christmas cupcakes full of luscious eggnog flavor. These Eggnog Cupcakes will be a hit at any holiday event, Christmas dinner or as a fun DIY Christmas gift for coworkers and neighbors. These cupcakes are rich, creamy, and extremely fluffy!
Ingredients
For The Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/4 cup whole milk
For The Filling
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- pinch of nutmeg
For The Buttercream
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with the eggnog and milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full and bake for about 18 minutes.
- While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the eggnog filling. In a small saucepan, whisk together the eggnog, cornstarch, sugar, and a pinch of nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a knife or cupcake corer to remove a small portion from the center of each cupcake. Fill the cavities with the cooled eggnog filling.
- Now, make the buttercream:
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until well combined and peaks form.
- Gradually add the warm milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes, covering the filled centers.
- Optional: Dust the cupcakes with ground nutmeg or cinnamon for garnish.
- Chill the cupcakes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.