EGGNOG CUPCAKES

Eggnog Cupcakes image

Provided by ellie3763

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 18-20 cupcakes, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 cup dark rum or 1/4 cup Bourbon
1 cup eggnog
1/4 cup vegetables or 1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
20 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
1 pinch salt
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
2 1/2 tablespoons eggnog
1 tablespoon dark rum

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350Ëš F. Line 18 cupcake pans with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; whisk to combine.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the rum, eggnog, vegetable oil, vinegar, and sugar. Beat on medium-low speed until well blended.
Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until incorporated.
Divide the batter between the prepared cupcake liners, filling the cups 2/3 full. Bake 22-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth, 20-30 seconds. Add in the powdered sugar, salt and nutmeg, and mix on medium-high speed until incorporated and smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add in the eggnog and whip on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 4 minutes. With the mixer on medium-low speed, blend in the rum.
Fill a pastry bag with the frosting and decorate the cooled cupcakes as desired. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or grated nutmeg, and garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.3, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 111.6, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 40.3, Protein 1.7