How to Make Easy Eggnog Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

With the holiday season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about festive treats to share with friends and family. And what better way to spread some holiday cheer than with these Easy Eggnog Cupcakes? These cupcakes are perfect for any holiday gathering or as a special treat to enjoy at home.

There's something about the rich and creamy flavor of eggnog that just screams "holiday season." These cupcakes capture that delicious eggnog flavor in every bite, making them a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 ½ cups eggnog
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir yellow cake mix, 1 1/2 cups eggnog, eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, and nutmeg together in a bowl until batter is smooth. Pour cupcake batter into prepared muffin cups to fill about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Stir 1 cup eggnog and flour together in a saucepan over medium-high heat until mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Beat butter, shortening, and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixture until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly beat in cooled eggnog mixture and beat until desired frosting consistency is reached. Spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 72mg