Eggnog Cake

Capture the holiday spirit with this festive Eggnog Cake, a decadent dessert bursting with the warm, comforting flavors of nutmeg, cinnamon, and creamy eggnog. This moist and flavorful cake is perfectly sweetened and topped with a luscious eggnog buttercream frosting that melts in your mouth. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings, this show-stopping treat is easy to make and can be prepared as a sheet cake or a layered masterpiece. Garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg, it’s the ultimate dessert for eggnog lovers and a crowd-pleaser that’ll keep everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 3 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Eggnog
• 2 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
• 3 tablespoons Eggnog (for frosting)
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternate adding the dry ingredients and eggnog to the wet mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the pan(s) from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the cake(s) from the pan(s) and let them cool completely.

Step 9

To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a medium bowl using a hand or stand mixer until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 10

Add the eggnog and beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Step 11

Once the cake is completely cooled, frost the top and sides (for layered cakes) or just the top (for sheet cakes).

Step 12

Sprinkle a light dusting of ground nutmeg over the frosting for garnish.

Step 13

Slice, serve, and enjoy your festive eggnog cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1662.1 grams (1662.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6385

Total Fat 319.40g	409%
Saturated Fat 195.20g	976%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 1518mg	506%
Sodium 1888mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 814.40g	296%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 577.10g
Protein 64.00g	128%

Vitamin D 435IU	2174%
Calcium 544mg	42%
Iron 18mg	100%
Potassium 1045mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 51.0%