Sunday, November 25, 2012

Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting!

This is the only time of year that you can taste the deliciousness of eggnog in cupcake form so take advantage of it while you can! 
These are absolutely delightful! 



What do you need?
Cupcakes
1 1/2 cup of flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/4 cup eggnog
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup sugar

Frosting
2 sticks, 1 cup of butter (room temperature)
2- 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 1/2 TBSP eggnog
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
Cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. Add liners or non-stick spray to muffin tin.
  3. Add all dry ingredients except sugar into one bowl and mix.
  4. Add eggnog, oil, vinegar, vanilla and sugar into another bowl and mix.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients while mixing until everything is combined. 
  6. Add/divide batter to tins until 2/3 full. (Makes about 18) 
  7. Cook 22-24 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool. 
Frosting
  1. Add butter to bowl and mix thoroughly
  2. Slowly add in powdered sugar until desired consistency. 
  3. Add in other frosting ingredients and mix well about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add more powdered sugar if desired.
  5. Frost cupcakes! After frosting, add a dash of nutmeg to top. 
Enjoy!


Idea found at http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/12/17/eggnog-cupcakes-2/

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