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Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Frosting

  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x

Description

Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Frosting is a festive dessert that embodies the spirit of the holiday season in every slice. This moist and fluffy cake, infused with creamy eggnog and warm spices, is topped with a rich, velvety frosting that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy celebrations, this cake impresses family and friends while filling your home with delightful seasonal aromas. Easy to prepare and beautiful to serve, it’s the ultimate indulgence for festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup eggnog

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in eggnog.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. To make frosting, beat softened butter until smooth; gradually blend in powdered sugar and eggnog until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cake layers and garnish with extra nutmeg or cinnamon.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Use plant-based eggnog and vegan butter for a dairy-free option. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

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