Eggnog Cupcakes with Spiced Rum Buttercream

Holiday treats like these Eggnog Cupcakes with Spiced Rum Buttercream are a lot of fun. Along with the eggnog and spiced rum, the cupcakes are moist and full of flavor. The spiced rum buttercream makes the cupcakes smooth and boozy. Great for holiday parties and gatherings!

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 cup eggnog
• 1/4 cup spiced rum
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with paper liners

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next

Stir in the eggnog, spiced rum, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Be careful not to overmix

Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the prepared 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 of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the spiced rum buttercream frosting

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the spiced rum buttercream

Decorate as desired and enjoy!