Eggnog Cupcakes Recipe

These Eggnog Cupcakes are made from scratch with my favorite spice cake and topped with creamy eggnog frosting. The perfect holiday treat!

yield: 24 CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS;
FOR THE CUPCAKES;

• 5 egg whites, room temperature
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cup cake flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground ginger

FOR THE FROSTING;

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp rum flavoring
• 4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup low fat eggnog

DIRECTIONS;
FOR THE CUPCAKES;

1. Line 24 cupcake tins with paper lines. Set aside.
2. In small bowl, mix egg whites and 1/4 cup buttermilk. Set aside.
3. In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in dry ingredients and mix until combined. Slowly add in egg white mixture. Beat in remaining buttermilk.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. Remove and cool completely before frosting.

FOR THE FROSTING;

1. Beat butter for 3 minutes until fluffy. Add in nutmeg, rum flavoring, powdered sugar and eggnog. Beat for an additional 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
2. Pipe onto cupcakes using your favorite decorator tip. Add a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired! ENJOY.

Please Read The Original Full Recipe in Source (Thank You): shugarysweets.com

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