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 eggnog glaze.
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, and this contributes to the soft and moist crumb.
- As I have noted above, any baked goods containing eggnog need to have some sort of alcoholic beverage. This recipe calls for some rum. Rum goes into both the loaf and the glaze.
- This Eggnog Loaf will be your perfect treat on a cold winter day if it is paired with a hot cup of coffee.
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 the mixture 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 Glaze
- The glaze contains eggnog, rum, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk all these ingredients and mix well until smooth and creamy. The mixture should be thick but pourable. If it is too stiff, add more eggnog; if it is too runny, add more powdered sugar.
- Pour the glaze over the center of the loaf and using the back of a spoon guide it o the sides.
See more loaf recipes here; Cranberry Orange Loaf, Coconut Loaf Cake, Chocolate Pepitas Loaf
📖 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 tablespoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 cup Eggnog
- 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
- 1½ cups Powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Eggnog
- 1 tablespoon Rum
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
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 tablespoon Baking powder, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 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
- Mix all the dry ingredients, and whisk until fully smooth and silky. The mixture should be thick but pourable.1½ cups Powdered sugar, ¼ cup Eggnog, 1 tablespoon Rum, ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
- Let the loaf cool down completely, then pour the glaze in the center and with the back of a spoon guide it to the sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Farnaz
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
That is awesome to know that this eggnog recipe turned out well. Thank you so much Farnaz.