Description
This Eggnog Cake Recipe combines the rich, creamy flavors of traditional eggnog with a moist, tender cake perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy gatherings. Featuring a buttery cake infused with Southern Comfort Eggnog and topped with a smooth cream cheese bourbon frosting, this dessert is a festive treat that captures the warmth of the season.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups Southern Comfort Eggnog
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup Southern Comfort Eggnog (plus more if needed)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons bourbon
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture alternating with the Southern Comfort Eggnog, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, until just combined to create a smooth batter.
- Bake the cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or two 9-inch round cake pans. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s). Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until combined. Beat in the bourbon and Southern Comfort Eggnog, adding a little more eggnog if necessary to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Frost the cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, apply the cream cheese bourbon frosting evenly over the cake using a spatula. For a polished look, you can pipe the frosting or smoothly spread it for a rustic finish. Chill the frosted cake for 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice the cake and serve it as a festive dessert, perfect alongside a cup of coffee or a holiday cocktail. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Southern Comfort Eggnog gives the cake a unique boozy flavor; substitute with regular eggnog for a non-alcoholic version.
- Make sure all the dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for best results.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a dusting of nutmeg or cinnamon on top for extra holiday flair.
- Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
