Eggnog Cupcake Deliciousness

As I type up this post, I have the pleasure of smelling freshly baked eggnog cupcakes. Helllloooo December!

These warm, moist cupcakes are gifts in themselves. I am an eggnog fan myself, but I think everyone could enjoy this seasonal treat. Try out this recipe for any holiday gathering- you will not be disappointed!

EGGNOG CUPCAKE RECIPE:

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 eggs (room temperature)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon rum or cinnamon extract

1 cup eggnog

2 1/4 cups cake flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Sift dry ingredients- set aside.

Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer (about 3 minutes).

Add extract and eggs, one at a time. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl.

With mixer on low, spoon in dry ingredients- alternating with eggnog. Mix until just combined.

For uniform cupcakes, I like to use a mechanical ice cream scoop or disher to fill my cupcake liners. Fill about 2/3 full.

Baking times may vary. Cook until a wooden toothpick come out clean when poked into center.

After they completely cool, you may ice your delicious cupcakes with just about any icing.

My recommendations:

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Vanilla Italian Meringue Buttercream

Vanilla Glaze

If you want to go the extra mile, try something with a splash of rum!

ENJOY!