Description
Eggnog Cake is the ultimate holiday dessert, combining the creamy, spiced flavors of classic eggnog into a moist, luscious cake. Perfectly frosted with a rich cream cheese icing, this cake brings warmth and delight to every festive gathering. With its inviting aroma of nutmeg and cinnamon, every slice promises to be a celebration of winter’s best flavors. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or enjoying a cozy evening by the fire, this Eggnog Cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy their sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: 2 tbsp elderflower liqueur
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate the eggnog.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Split batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (84g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg