Best 6 Easy Eggnog Pound Cake Recipes

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Eggnog pound cake is a holiday classic with a rich, dense crumb and a flavorful eggnog glaze. It is a perfect dessert to serve at your next holiday party or gathering. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and can be made in just a few steps. You can also make this cake ahead of time and freeze it, making it the perfect dessert to have on hand for those last-minute guests. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, it is time to bake this delicious and festive treat.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EGGNOG POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Eggnog Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons softened butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, to grease pan
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups purchased eggnog
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons rum or 1/4 teaspoon rum flavoring

Steps:

  • Generously grease a 10-inch tube or bundt pan with the softened butter; press almonds on sides and bottom of pan; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, nutmeg, eggs, eggnog, the melted butter and the rum.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy (about 4 minutes at medium speed) or beat about 450 strokes with a wooden spoon; pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; then invert cake onto a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 440.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 26.2, Protein 6.3

EGGNOG POUND CAKE



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When you're having company, this cake-served with a custard sauce and a dash of nutmeg-inspires oohs and aahs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups eggnog
3 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAMY CUSTARD SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube can. Combine first six ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. , In a bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely. Fold in whipped cream; refrigerate until cold. Serve sauce with cake; if desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY EGGNOG POUND CAKE



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sweet cake like consistanancy unlike dense pound cake. Was printed on the back of an eggnog container and when we did not drink it all I thought i would give it a try.

Provided by h jones

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 10inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
3/4 cup eggnog (thicker the better)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (i use cinnamon)
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350.
  • In large bowl combine cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, eggnog, and oil: beat at low speed into moist.
  • Add eggs and nutmeg mix on high for 4 minutes.
  • Pour into greased and floured fluted, bundt, or miniloaf (best thing to use) pans.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes (20 to 30 minutes for minis) or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan.
  • Cool completely and sprinke with confectioners' sugar if desired.
  • Makes a great gift especially if baked in the mini bundts or mini loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4695.4, Fat 259.6, SaturatedFat 45.7, Cholesterol 968.9, Sodium 5460.9, Carbohydrate 542.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 350.4, Protein 55.6

EASY EGGNOG POUND CAKE



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Dense Christmas pound cake.

Provided by NICE2BME

Categories     Cake Mix Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup eggnog
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted cake pan.
  • Beat cake mix, butter, eggnog, and pudding mix together in a bowl with an electric mixer until just moistened. Add eggs and nutmeg; beat until batter is smooth, about 4 minutes. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 514.4 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

EGGNOG POUND CAKE



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A sumptuous holiday pound cake with a Northwestern flavor. Excellent for Christmas buffets or open houses!

Provided by DOCTOR KITTEN

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup dried blueberries
¼ cup chopped dried cherries
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons brandy
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup eggnog
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons water
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dried blueberries, dried cherries, dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons brandy. Soak for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan or Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the eggnog, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in soaked fruit mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, mix together brandy, water, and 3/4 cup sugar. With pastry brush, brush entire surface of cake with glaze. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 106.2 mg, Sugar 39.7 g

EGGNOG POUND CAKE



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A delightful gift to give and receive. Only 20 minutes of prep time is required!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 egg yolks
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  • Beat sugar, butter, rum, vanilla and egg yolks in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg alternately with milk on low speed. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Don't skimp on the butter, sugar, or eggs.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to mix together more smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before you frost it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Eggnog pound cake is a delicious and festive holiday treat. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a dessert to serve at your next holiday party or a sweet treat to enjoy on a cold winter day, eggnog pound cake is a great choice.

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