Contest-Winning Eggnog Cake Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Eggnog Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup eggnog; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups eggnog; 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Red and green gel food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup eggnog
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups eggnog
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Red and green gel food coloring, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with eggnog, beating well after each addition. Pour into two 9-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually stir in eggnog until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat whisking constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature.
4
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggnog mixture and vanilla until smooth.
5
Remove 1/4 cup frosting for decorating if desired; tint 3 tablespoons green and 1 tablespoon red. Spread plain frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Use green and red frosting to pipe leaves and berries on cake. Store in the refrigerator.

1354

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1-1/4 cups sugar, 3 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Eggnog Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Contest-Winning Eggnog Cake

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