Description
A cozy holiday delight infused with rich flavors of eggnog and spices, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup full-fat eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp eggnog (for optional glaze)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with eggnog.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into a greased bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and eggnog for the glaze; drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve, optionally garnished with nutmeg.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg