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Delicious Eggnog Pound Cake to Elevate Your Holiday Desserts

Delicious Eggnog Pound Cake to Elevate Your Holiday Cheer

Delicious Eggnog Pound Cake to Elevate Your Holiday Desserts is a flavorful dessert combining rich eggnog and spices, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can use unsalted with a pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute melted coconut oil for flavor
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor
  • 4 large Eggs Use room temperature for better texture
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Rum Extract Omit for non-alcoholic version
  • 3 cups Cake Flour All-purpose flour can also work
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Nutmeg Can substitute with dried nutmeg
  • 1 cup Eggnog Can use store-bought or homemade
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Eggnog Adjust for desired thickness

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your Bundt pan.
  2. Cream the salted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually blend in vegetable oil, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and nutmeg, then fold into the wet ingredients with eggnog.
  5. Pour the batter into the Bundt pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 80-90 minutes, checking for doneness.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with eggnog until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and optionally sprinkle nutmeg on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients improves batter texture. Experiment with flavors by adding chocolate chips or nuts.

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