Eggnog is a Christmas drink that can also be an ingredient. This Eggnog Loaf is soft, velvety, loaded with creamy and warm spices, and topped with a creamy and delicious eggnog glaze.
Eggnog is a Christmas drink that can also be an ingredient. This Eggnog Loaf is soft, velvety, loaded with creamy and warm spices, and topped with a creamy and delicious cream cheese frosting.
What Is Eggnog
historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added. It is a rich, chilled, sweet, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolk, and whipped egg whites. Distilled spirits such as brandy, rum, whisky, or bourbon are often key ingredients. See this article: wikipedia.org
About This Eggnog Loaf Recipe
- This loaf recipe is unbelievably easy to make and delicious.
- The loaf texture is super fluffy and velvety, and you can add some nuts to have some additional crunch. I have half a cup of toasted pecans in this recipe.
- Eggnog has a creamy, almost custardy consistency, contributing to the soft and moist crumb.
- As I have noted above, any baked goods containing eggnog taste better if there is some alcoholic beverage. This recipe calls for some rum. Rum goes into both the loaf and the frosting.
- This Eggnog Loaf will be your perfect treat with a hot cup of coffee on a cold winter day.
How To Make This Eggnog Loaf
- Preparing a loaf recipe cannot be any easier! Sift all the dry ingredients in one bowl and set them aside.
- Mix all the wet ingredients in a separate bowl, including the oil, eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum.
- Next, add in the egg and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients in two batches and mix well. If the batter is a bit lumpy, beat it with a hand mixer for 10-20 seconds until it is lump-free.
- Fold in the nuts if using any.
- Grease and flour a 9X5 loaf pan, pour the batter into the pan and bake. Let the loaf cool down completely before glazing.
How To Make The Eggnog Frosting
- Beat the butter with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
- Add room-temperature cream cheese and beat well with the butter. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar in ¼ cup and beat in between.
- Add the vanilla extract and rum.
- Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans.
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Storing: This loaf cake stays fresh in an air-tight container and cool place for one week.
Disclaimer: I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.
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📖 Recipe
Eggnog Loaf
Eggnog is a Christmas drink that can also be an ingredient. This Eggnog Loaf is soft, velvety, loaded with creamy and warm spices, and topped with a creamy and delicious eggnog glaze.
Ingredients
For The Loaf
- 2 cups All-purpose flour, Spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 cup Eggnog, Room temperature
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Oil
- 2 tablespoon Rum
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg, Room temperature
- ½ cup Pecans, Toasted
For The Glaze
- 4 ounce Cream cheese, Room temperature
- 2 tablespoon Butter, Room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Rum
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Powdered sugar, Sifted
- 1-2 tablespoon Pecans, Toasted and Chopped
Instructions
How To Make The Loaf
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, grease a 9X5 loaf pan with butter, and flour dust. Set it aside.
- Sift all the dry ingredients, and set aside.2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Baking powder, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg, ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- In a separate bowl whisk the eggnog, sugar, oil, rum, and vanilla extract. Mix well.1 cup Eggnog, 1 cup Granulated sugar, ¾ cup Oil, 2 tablespoon Rum, 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- Add the egg and whisk vigorously.1 Egg
- Add the dry ingredients in two batches and mix gently. If the mixture looks lumpy, use a hand mixer to mix the batter for 10-15 seconds until it is all smooth.
- Fold in the pecans, and pour the batter into the greased pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. The loaf is ready when the top is golden and cracked, and a toothpick comes out clean.½ cup Pecans
How To Make The Glaze
- Beat the butter with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy.2 tablespoon Butter
- Add room-temperature cream cheese and beat well with the butter. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.4 ounce Cream cheese
- Add the powdered sugar ¼ cup at a time and beat in between.2 cups Powdered sugar
- Add vanilla extract and rum and mix well.1 tablespoon Rum, ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Let the cake cool down fully, then frost. Finish off with the chopped pecans.1-2 tablespoon Pecans
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 6gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Farnaz says
If u like eggnogs like me then definitely u would love this loaf. The sweetness, the flavour and all about this loaf is perfect. So super good. I couldn’t stop eating n my husband had to take it away from me. Good job dear Arezoo👏👏❤️
Arezou Bahador says
That is awesome to know that this eggnog recipe turned out well. Thank you so much Farnaz.