Gingerbread Eggnog Cupcakes
Gingerbread Eggnog Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat, combining the warm, spiced flavor of gingerbread with a rich, creamy eggnog frosting. These delightful cupcakes are soft and fluffy, making them an irresistible addition to any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, they will impress both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Enjoy them with family or friends for a cozy winter celebration!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and softened butter until combined. Mix in eggnog and vanilla.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with eggnog-flavored frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg