Eggnog Cake Recipe
This Eggnog Cake is a festive and delicious dessert perfect for the holiday season. It features a moist and flavorful cake infused with eggnog, topped with a creamy eggnog buttercream frosting and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Cake Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the eggnog, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with eggnog, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and nutmeg.
- Frost the cooled cake and sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
Notes
Enjoy this festive and delicious Eggnog Cake! It's perfect for holiday gatherings.