Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- For Eggnog Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- For decoration:
- White sparkling sugar
- Mini marshmallows
- Edible silver or white glitter
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg
Set aside
In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract
Combine the eggnog and milk in a separate container
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the eggnog mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely
For the Eggnog Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy
Gradually add powdered sugar, eggnog, vanilla extract, and a pinch of ground nutmeg
Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy
Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes
Sprinkle each cupcake with white sparkling sugar for a snowy effect
Top with mini marshmallows to create a winter wonderland look
For an extra touch of elegance, dust the cupcakes with edible silver or white glitter
Serve and enjoy these delightful Eggnog Winter Wonderland Cupcakes
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