Description

This Eggnog Pound Cake is a rich, buttery holiday dessert with a soft, tender crumb and cozy nutmeg flavor. It is perfect for a quick breakfast treat, an easy dessert for gatherings, or one of those festive food ideas that works for brunch, dinner ideas, and holiday baking all season long.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 cup eggnog

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

3 tablespoons eggnog

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

extra nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.

2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with the eggnog.

6. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix just until combined.

7. Spoon the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.

8. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

9. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract for the glaze.

11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and finish with a light dusting of nutmeg.

Notes

Make sure the butter, eggs, and eggnog are close to room temperature for a smoother batter.

Do not overmix once the flour is added or the cake can turn out heavy.

Let the cake cool completely before glazing so the topping stays thick and beautiful.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 425
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 59g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 108mg

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