Eggnog Cake Recipe

Name: Eggnog Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup sugar, divided; 2 whole egg, divided; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1-1/2 tsp. orange peel; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 cups cake flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 5 tbsp. flour; 1-1/4 cup eggnog; 1 cup butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate; 3 cups confectioners sugar; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. nutmeg; 3 tbsp. butter; 2 tbsp. whipping cream; 3 tbsp. hot water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar, divided
2 whole egg, divided
3/4 cup orange juice
1-1/2 tsp. orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
5 tbsp. flour
1-1/4 cup eggnog
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
3 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. whipping cream
3 tbsp. hot water

1
Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar.
2
Add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.
3
Combine orange juice, peel and vanilla.
4
Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture, beating well.
5
In another bowl, beat whites until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
6
Fold into batter.
7
Line two greased 9-inch round cake pans with waxed paper; grease paper.
8
Pour batter into pans.
9
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until cake tests done.
10
Cool 5 minutes; remove to wire rack.
11
Peel off paper; cool.
12
For filling, combine flour and a small amount of eggnog in a pan; stir until smooth.
13
Stir in remaining eggnog; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
14
Cook and stir 2 minutes.
15
Cool completely.
16
Cream butter and sugar; add vanilla and nutmeg.
17
Gradually beat in eggnog mixture.
18
For frosting, mix chocolate, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
19
Beat in butter and cream.
20
Add water until frosting drizzles slightly.
21
Split cakes in half; spread filling on three layers.
22
Stack with plain layer on top; frost the top.

2145

kcal

Calories

Fat

318

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, divided, 2 whole egg, divided, 3/4 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, 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.

Eggnog Cake

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