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Eggnog Buttercream

Perfect Holiday Eggnog Buttercream. Combine soft butter with powdered sugar, chilled eggnog, a pinch of nutmeg, and rum extract for a decadent frosting recipe ready for your favorite cake. 
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword cake, eggnog, frosting, holiday
Prep Time 10 minutes
Mix time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 287kcal
Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 1 tablespoon rum optional
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Instructions

  • Whisk together your butter, vanilla, and nutmeg in the bowl of an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time.
  • Slowly pour in the eggnog and whisk until fluffy.
  • Add rum if using. Stir until combined.

Notes

Buttercream too stiff? Add additional eggnog, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 125mg | Sugar: 36g