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eggnog cake

This Eggnog Cake is a festive dessert that's perfect for the holiday season. Moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy eggnog frosting, it's sure to please a crowd and spread holiday cheer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup eggnog (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the baking pan to prevent sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and eggnog, and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternately mixing in the eggnog and vanilla extract until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle the ground nutmeg on top for garnish.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious Eggnog Cake!

Notes

You can add rum extract to the cake batter or frosting for an extra festive flavor, if desired.
This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just allow it to come to room temperature before serving.