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Eggnog Cupcakes
These dairy-free cupcakes are made with a soft, fluffy base infused with rich eggnog flavor and topped with a delicious eggnog-flavored buttercream frosting. An easy baking treat for the entire family!
Prep Time: 19 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
1 cup Califia Farms Holiday Nog
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup organic cane sugar
2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the buttercream:
2 tablespoons Califia Farms Holiday Nog
4-5 cups organic powdered sugar, sifted
½ cup vegan butter, softened at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Directions
01
For the cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prep the 12-serving cupcake pan with liners and cooking spray
02
In a measuring cup, add the Holiday Nog and apple cider vinegar, mixing until well combined and let it sit for 5-10 minutes
03
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt
04
Set aside
05
To the dry ingredients, add in the eggnog mixture, vegan butter, and vanilla
06
Using a rubber spatula, mix until everything is well combined (and smooth) and no lumps are visible
07
Be cautious to not overmix
08
Scoop the batter into each cupcake liner (about 3/4 full) and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for the first 5 minutes
09
Then reduce temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for another 14-17 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean in the center
10
Once done, turn off oven and keep cupcakes inside with the oven door slightly open for about 2 minutes before taking them out
11
Let them cool completely before frosting
12
For the buttercream:
In a large bowl, add the powdered sugar and vegan butter together, beating until it looks like small crumbles
13
Beat in the cinnamon, vanilla, and Holiday Nog until buttercream is creamy and fluffy
14
If buttercream is too thin, add additional powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time
15
If it feels too thick, add additional Holiday Nog 1 tablespoon at a time
16
Add buttercream to a piping bag and pipe onto cooled cupcakes
17
Enjoy!
