Best 5 Eggnog Butter Cake Recipes

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Discover the delightful flavors of a classic holiday treat with our ultimate guide to eggnog butter cake. Get ready to indulge in a rich, moist cake infused with the warm spices of eggnog, perfectly complemented by a creamy, buttery frosting. With our curated selection of recipes, you'll find the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and that irresistible eggnog flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article provides everything you need to create a stunning eggnog butter cake that will be the centerpiece of your next gathering.

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EGGNOG BUTTER CAKE



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Christmas Egg Nog Butter Cake. This is by no means fat free or low cal. This is better than "SIN"!

Provided by Thomas L. Willis

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 large cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup softened butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon rum extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
red and green glazed cherries
1 1/2 cups eggnog
3 tablespoons eggnog
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Blend in flavorings.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add flour mixture and wet ingredients (Egg Nog and Milk) to butter mixture alternately, beating until smooth after each addition.
  • Turn into greased and floured 10 inch tube or bunt pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 min or until cake tests clean with tooth pick.
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Cool, right side up, on rack.
  • To make Icing: Combine egg nog, light corn syrup and rum extract. Gradually add 2 3/4 cup sifted confectioners sugar, beating until smooth.
  • For Icing: combine confectioners sugar with wet ingredients beat until smooth.
  • High Altitude Directions 5000- 6500 feet: Cake-Decrease baking powder to 2 1/4 teaspoon. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 55 minutes. Icing-Add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons egg nog.

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.

CONTEST-WINNING EGGNOG CAKE



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This wonderful cake is full of eggnog flavor. I especially like to serve it around the holidays.-Debra Frappolli, Wayne, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup eggnog
FROSTING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups eggnog
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Red and green decorating gel, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with eggnog, beating well after each addition. Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually stir in eggnog until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat whisking constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggnog mixture and vanilla until smooth. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, decorate with decorating gel. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DEEP SOUTH EGGNOG CAKE



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You can really taste the eggnog in this lovely, rich, moist cake. No eggnog? No problem. You can make enough for the recipe in a jiffy. Nothing says Southern hospitality like this impressive cake. If you like, set aside and tint 1/4 cup of the frosting to your desired shade for decorating the top.

Provided by Baricat

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup butter, room temperature
1 ¼ cups white sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup prepared eggnog (or see notes for recipe)
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups prepared eggnog (or see notes for recipe)
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon rum-flavored extract
⅛ teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
½ cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs, one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon lemon peel, mixing well.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Pour flour mixture into the batter alternately with 1 cup eggnog, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in bourbon. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when touched lightly with a fingertip or a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes (test both cake layers). Cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make frosting, combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups eggnog, whisking until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. When mixture boils, cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature.
  • Beat 1 cup butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in cooled eggnog mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, rum extract, and 1/8 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Beat on high speed until mixture is fully incorporated and frosting is fluffy.
  • Spread cake with plain frosting between cake layers, over the top and on the sides. Coat the sides with toasted pecans, pressing the nuts onto sides in small handfuls. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.9 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 531.5 mg, Sugar 50.7 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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Be sure to use fresh eggs, butter, and milk.
  • Don't overbeat the batter: Overbeating the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature (350°F) for a long time (about an hour). This will help to ensure that the cake is cooked through and moist.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature: The cake will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Eggnog butter cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich, creamy flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. Give it a try today and see for yourself how delicious it is!

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