Description
Irresistible Eggnog Cake is a festive dessert that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. This moist and flavorful cake features a delightful combination of nutmeg and cinnamon, topped with a creamy eggnog glaze that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make cake promises to bring joy and warmth to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (ground)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Add eggs, eggnog, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Drizzle with eggnog glaze once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 61mg