Description
This Eggnog Bundt Cake with Eggnog Frosting is a delightful holiday treat that combines the rich, creamy flavors of eggnog into a moist, spiced cake. Perfect for festive gatherings, this cake features warm nutmeg and vanilla notes, topped with a luscious creamy frosting that perfectly complements the tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-4 tbsp eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps to incorporate air for a tender cake.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to create a smooth batter. Then, stir in eggnog, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg to infuse the cake with festive flavors.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is done.
- Cool Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to firm up, then carefully remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until combined to avoid powdered sugar clouds.
- Add Frosting Flavorings: Mix in eggnog, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg until the frosting is smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more eggnog if needed for drizzleable texture.
- Frost Cake: Drizzle the prepared eggnog frosting over the cooled bundt cake to finish this festive dessert.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix batter once flour is added; this keeps the cake tender.
- You can substitute eggnog with milk and a pinch of nutmeg if unavailable.
- Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- For extra decoration, sprinkle a little ground nutmeg or cinnamon on top after frosting.
- This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa during holiday celebrations.
