Description
Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Frosting is a festive dessert that captures the warmth of the holiday season. This moist, spiced cake, combined with creamy eggnog frosting, creates an inviting treat that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With its delightful flavors and stunning presentation, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually add eggnog to the mixture. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg