Eggnog Cupcakes

1 min read September 13, 2026 Tonya Coleman
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Looking for Holiday Dessert Recipes? Check out this Eggnog Cupcake recipe that is not only delicious, but is easy to make and perfect to serve at parties.

Recipe Time
25 to 35 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
22 to 24 Servings
Ingredients:
Makes 24 Cupcakes
  • French Vanilla Cake Mix
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 C. Vanilla Eggnog
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/2 t. Rum Flavor
  • 1/3 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 C. Water
Step
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the cake mix, 3/4 cup vanilla eggnog, 1/2 tsp rum flavor, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/3 cup vegetable oil and 1/4 cup of water into a mixing bowl. Mix on low speed to combine the ingredients and then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.

Eggnog Cupcakes step 1
Step
2

Place baking liners into a cupcake baking tin and fill each half full with batter. Bake for 20 min. When done, remove from oven and let fully cool.

Eggnog Cupcakes step 2
Step
3

Frost each cupcake with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with ground nutmeg.

Eggnog Cupcakes step 3
Step
4

Be sure to check out my Eggnog Rum Chata Cocktail (recipe HERE) that pairs perfectly with these Eggnog Cupcakes. Happy Holidays!

Eggnog Cupcakes step 4

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