Description
This Eggnog Pound Cake is a buttery, festive treat with warm notes of vanilla and nutmeg, infused with rich eggnog for a holiday-worthy dessert. Moist, dense, and topped with a sweet eggnog glaze, it’s perfect for gatherings or as a cozy wintertime snack. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast idea, easy dessert for guests, or holiday food ideas, this easy recipe delivers comfort and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons eggnog (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
5. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with eggnog, beginning and ending with dry.
6. Stir in vanilla extract until just combined.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Mix powdered sugar with eggnog to make glaze, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Let the cake cool completely before glazing to avoid melting the icing.
For deeper flavor, add a tablespoon of dark rum or bourbon to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: eggnog cake, holiday dessert, bundt cake, easy recipe, winter baking