Eggnog has been a tradition since medieval times, although they may not have known it back then. Here is a new take on the classic drink; whether your household likes eggnog or not, this cupcake will be sure to turn you into an eggnog lover. The pumpkin pie spice brings out the spices in the eggnog, without being overpowering. This subtle enough cupcake leaves you wanting more.
Yield: 12-15 cupcakes
Time: 30min
Cupcakes
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp eggnog
Frosting
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups powdered sugar
4 tbsp eggnog
1/2 tbsp bourbon or whiskey
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
INSTRUCTIONS
Cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners.
Combine the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
Add the butter, sugar, and oil to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.
Add one egg, mixing until mostly combined. Add the other egg and vanilla extract, combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
Slowly add the eggnog and mix until well combined.
Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Do not over mix the batter.
Fill the cupcake liners just over 1/2 full and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting:
Combine the butter and shortening in a large mixer bowl and mix until well combined.
Add half of the powdered sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
Add half of the eggnog, bourbon or whiskey, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until well combined and smooth.
Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
Add remaining eggnog and mix until well combined and smooth.
Frost the cupcakes with the buttercream and sprinkle with a little nutmeg and… Enjoy!
