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Eggnog Cupcakes

Delightful Eggnog Cupcakes for a Cozy Holiday Treat

Enjoy these Eggnog Cupcakes, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of holiday flavors, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 2 cups cake flour All-purpose flour can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure it is fresh for optimal effect.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly grated can enhance the taste.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Should be softened for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg whites Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup eggnog Use at room temperature for better mixing.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese Must be cold at mixing onset.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Sift to prevent lumps.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Eggnog Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg whites and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the eggnog.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 15-17 minutes.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Beat the cold cream cheese until fluffy, then add powdered sugar and ground nutmeg.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the nutmeg cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at the right temperature for the best texture in your cupcakes.

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