Description
Eggnog Pound Cake is the ultimate holiday dessert, blending rich, buttery flavors with warm spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. This moist, dense cake captures the essence of festive gatherings and cozy moments alike. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, each slice evokes nostalgia while filling your home with delightful aromas that make any occasion special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add eggnog and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg