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Festive Eggnog Cupcakes

Festive Eggnog Cupcakes
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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup high-quality eggnog
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 3 tablespoons eggnog (for frosting)
  • Extra nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. This ensures the cupcakes bake evenly and are easy to remove once finished.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Whisking these together first helps to distribute the leavening agents and spices evenly throughout the batter.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer. Beat for about 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is thoroughly combined.
  5. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the 3/4 cup of eggnog. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. Beat the remaining 1/2 cup of butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of eggnog. Beat on high speed until the frosting is light, airy, and holds its shape.
  8. Once the cupcakes are completely cold, pipe or spread the eggnog buttercream onto each one. Sprinkle a tiny bit of fresh nutmeg over the top for a beautiful, festive finish.

Find it online: https://www.pleasecook.com/desserts/festive-eggnog-cupcakes/