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Delicious Eggnog Cupcakes: Sasha’s 1st Holiday Treat

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Transform your favorite holiday drink into a delightful dessert with these Eggnog Cupcakes. These cupcakes capture the creamy, spiced flavor of eggnog in a moist, tender cake, topped with a luscious eggnog frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/4 cups eggnog
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the eggnog, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the eggnog, until smooth and creamy.
  11. Stir in the rum extract (if using) and a pinch of nutmeg.
  12. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the eggnog frosting.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use a good quality store-bought eggnog or homemade eggnog.
  • If you don’t have rum extract, you can omit it or use a tiny bit of dark rum.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg for an extra festive touch.

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