Eggnog Cake

Name: Eggnog Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: Nonstick baking spray; 1 c. unsalted butter; 2 c. granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 c. eggnog; 2 tbsp. bourbon or aged rum; 1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste; 2 c. powdered sugar; 2 tbsp. egg nog; 1 tbsp. bourbon or rum; 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste

You don't even need to like eggnog to love this dessert.

By Kate Trombly O'Brien and Recipe by Sloane LaytonUpdated: Dec 14, 2023

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Yields:

10 - 12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

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Eggnog is a quintessential holiday drink flavored with cream, nutmeg, vanilla, rum, and of course egg yolks, a combo so delicious that we had to make a cake out of it too! This decadent (and boozy) beauty is the perfect Christmas cake and the creamy eggnog adds a sweet richness without resulting in a cake that tastes like a glass of the stuff. In other words: You don't need to be an eggnog fan to swoon over a slice. Serve this cake up at a holiday party alongside Christmas appetizers and other festive Christmas desserts.

Can homemade eggnog be used in this cake?

Yes! If you like to make your own homemade eggnog then you can substitute it for the store-bought eggnog in this cake. Just reserve some for the cake that doesn't yet have any alcohol added to it.

What is better in this cake: rum or bourbon?

Both liquors are equally delicious and work well in this cake. Use whatever is on hand.

What is vanilla bean paste?

Vanilla bean paste is a thick, but viscous, flavoring agent that includes actual vanilla seeds. It has a slightly more potent and creamy vanilla flavor and gives baked goods the much loved speckled vanilla effect, without needing to scrape out the seeds of an expensive vanilla bean pod. In a dessert recipe like this, it can be subbed with an equal amount of pure vanilla extract.

What's the best type of bundt pan to use?

We recommend using a light-colored bundt pan. With a darker pan, there's a higher risk of the sides of the cake getting too dark.

How should I store eggnog cake?

This eggnog cake will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to three days, but we can't guarantee it'll last that long!

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

Nonstick baking spray
1 cup
unsalted butter
2 cups
granulated sugar
4
large eggs
2 3/4 cups
all-purpose flour
1 tsp.
baking powder
1 tsp.
kosher salt
1/4 tsp.
ground nutmeg
1 cup
eggnog
2 Tbsp.
bourbon or aged rum
1 Tbsp.
vanilla bean paste

For the Icing:

2 cups
powdered sugar
2 Tbsp.
egg nog
1 Tbsp.
bourbon or rum
1 tsp.
vanilla bean paste

Directions

1. Step 1 For the cake: Prepare a 12-cup standard Bundt pan with non-stick baking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Step 2In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium until smooth and creamy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Step 3With the mixer on low, add one-third of the flour, and all of the baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add one-half of the eggnog, and all of the bourbon and vanilla bean paste. Add another one-third of the flour, then the remaining eggnog, and the remaining flour, mixing well to combine between each addition.
4. Step 4Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn the cake onto a wire rack and cool completely, about 1 hour.
5. Step 5For the icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, bourbon, and vanilla bean paste until smooth. Spoon the icing over the cake and let stand until hardened, about 15 minutes.