Frosted Eggnog Cake
Frosted Eggnog Cake is the ultimate holiday dessert, perfectly blending the rich flavors of eggnog and warm spices into a moist cake. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, this festive treat not only looks stunning but also tastes incredible, making it a must-have centerpiece for your celebrations. Easy to prepare, it’s sure to become a favorite at your holiday gatherings, leaving everyone wanting more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in eggnog and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and eggnog until desired consistency is achieved.
- Spread frosting between layers and on top of the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg