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festive eggnog flavored cupcakes

Eggnog Cupcakes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 muffin tin
  • 12 cupcake liner
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup eggnog
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the eggnog and milk, and mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely for about 10 minutes.
  • Optionally, dust with ground cinnamon before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider topping the cupcakes with a simple eggnog frosting made by beating together butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of eggnog until creamy. Additionally, ensure all ingredients, particularly the butter, are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter. This will help the cupcakes rise evenly and make them fluffy.
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