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eggnog poke cake

This festive Eggnog Poke Cake is a delightful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for the holiday season. Moist cake infused with eggnog flavor is gently poked and soaked with a creamy eggnog custard and topped with whipped cream and nutmeg for that quintessential holiday taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • multiple mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 toothpick or skewer
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg Plus extra for garnish.
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1.5 cups eggnog (for poke filling)
  • 2 cups whipped cream (for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, eggnog, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and 1 ½ cups of eggnog until combined. Slowly pour the mixture over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the pudding.
  • Before serving, spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and garnish with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

For a stronger eggnog flavor, consider using spiced eggnog.
You can make this cake a day ahead to let the flavors meld.
Optional: Add crumbled cookies or nuts on top for an extra crunch.