Yield: 24 cupcakes
Eggnog Cupcakes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
These Eggnog Cupcakes are made from scratch with my favorite spice cake and topped with creamy eggnog frosting. The perfect holiday treat!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 5 egg whites, room temperature
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cup cake flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon rum flavoring
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup low fat eggnog
Instructions
For the cupcakes:
- Line 24 cupcake tins with paper lines. Set aside.
- In small bowl, mix egg whites and ¼ cup buttermilk. Set aside.
- In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in dry ingredients and mix until combined. Slowly add in egg white mixture. Beat in remaining buttermilk.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting:
- Beat butter for 3 minutes until fluffy. Add in nutmeg, rum flavoring, powdered sugar and eggnog. Beat for an additional 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
- Pipe onto cupcakes using your favorite decorator tip. Add a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired! ENJOY.
Notes
- Are rum flavoring and rum extract the same? They are not the same technically; rum flavor is made from artificial ingredients to imitate the flavor of rum. Rum extract is a highly concentrated liquid made from real rum. You can use either one in this eggnog frosting. Do not use real rum as it doesn't have enough concentrated flavor.
- Can I use a boxed spice cake mix instead? Yes, boxed spice cake makes a fine swap if you don't want to make the cupcakes from scratch.
- Store these Christmas cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container. Enjoy within 4-5 days for best taste.
- Can I freeze these cupcakes? These cupcakes are freezer friendly and will stay good in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. You can freeze them before or after adding the frosting.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 312Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 141mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 0gSugar: 33gProtein: 3g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.