In my family eggnog is synonymous with the holiday season. When we were kids we would drink eggnog as we decorated the Christmas tree and sang along to Christmas carols. Now my mom whips up homemade eggnog every Christmas morning. It is refreshing, full of spicy deliciousness, and a Mahoney family tradition. Here is my take on a family holiday classic.
Vegan Eggnog Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Active Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Non Dairy Milk (Almond, Rice, Soy Milk)
1/2 Cup Non Dairy Eggnog
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tsp Vanilla
1/3 Cup Oil
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
3/4 Sugar
1 1/3 Cup Flour
3/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
2 Tbsp Corn Starch
1/4 tsp Salt
For the Frosting
1 Cup Vegetable Shortening
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
3/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
3-5 Tbsp Milk
4 Cups Confectioners Sugar (sifted)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
2. Pour the non-dairy milk and eggnog in a liquid measuring cup, add the apple cider vinegar and set aside.
3. In the bowl of a mixer, pour in the oil, vanilla, and sugar and mix together with the paddle attachment.
4. Turn the mixer on low and add the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
5. Keep the mixer going as you add the milk mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
6. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 of the way and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.
8. Meanwhile, make the frosting by placing the shortening, vanilla, cinnamon, and 3 Tbsp of milk into the bowl of a mixer and mix on medium high until it comes together.
9. Add the confectioners sugar and mix on medium high until light and fluffy.
10. Reserve 1 Cup of frosting in a bowl.
11. Add green food coloring to the rest of the frosting and mix until you get the desired color.
12. Assembly: Frost the cupcake with a light layer of white frosting.
13. Use a closed star tip to pipe the wreath. Decorate with sprinkles of your choosing and serve.
14. Enjoy!
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