Holiday Eggnog Cake With Eggnog-Rum Glaze Recipe

Name: Holiday Eggnog Cake With Eggnog-Rum Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1 cup white sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups eggnog, room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Eggnog-Rum Glaze; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons eggnog; 1 teaspoon rum; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups eggnog, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Eggnog-Rum Glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons eggnog
1 teaspoon rum
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease the inside of a fluted cake pan.
2
In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar, until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the eggnog and vanilla and continue to beat until well combined.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, until just combined. Be careful to not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
4
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan before removing.
5
Make the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, eggnog, rum, vanilla and cinnamon. Set aside. Carefully turn the cake over onto a serving platter. Liberally drizzle the glaze over the cake.
6
Serve and enjoy!

1061

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, 1 cup white sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 1/2 cups eggnog, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Holiday Eggnog Cake With Eggnog-Rum Glaze 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.

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Holiday Eggnog Cake With Eggnog-Rum Glaze

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