Best 11 Tasty Eggnog Cake Recipes

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Eggnog cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for enjoying during the holiday season. It is a moist and flavorful cake that is made with eggnog, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and baking powder. Eggnog cake can be served plain or with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, fruit, or nuts. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to make for a holiday gathering or a special treat to enjoy with your family, eggnog cake is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

EGGNOG CAKE



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This easy and delicious eggnog cake makes a fantastic holiday dessert and Christmas cake. Packed full of flavor, this eggnog dessert comes together in no time!

Provided by Christi Johnstone

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 standard size box yellow cake mix (approx 15 oz)
1 3oz dry French vanilla (or vanilla) instant pudding mix (approx 3 oz size box, flavors and brands will vary slightly )
1 cup eggnog
4 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter (melted and cooled)
1/4 cup eggnog
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp rum flavor extract (optional)
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, dry French vanilla pudding mix, eggnog, eggs, canola oil, nutmeg, water and vanilla extract. Using a stand mixer or power mixer, mix until well combined, approximately two minutes. Use a rubber spatula to wipe down the sides of the bowl, making sure that your cake batter is thoroughly mixed.
  • Spray a Bundt cake pan generously with non-stick cooking spray. Pour cake batter into the Bundt cake pan. Bake for approximately 45-55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for approximately ten minutes. Invert cake onto a wire cooling rack to cool.
  • Allow cake to cool for at least another ten minutes. After ten minutes the cake can be transferred to a cake stand or plate. It's a matter of preference as to whether you pour the glaze on your cake while it's still warm, or wait for it to cool. I prefer to put the glaze on the cake while the cake is slightly warm.
  • To make glaze, combine glaze ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine. This can be done by hand or with a mixer. Drizzle glaze over cake. Slice, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 277 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 CAKE



Eggnog Cake image

With its moist cake layers, creamy filling and chocolate frosting, this cake appeals to all palates! -Edith Disch, Fairview Park, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
EGGNOG FILLING:
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups eggnog
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 to 3 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine orange juice, zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture, beating well after each addition. , In another bowl, with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. , Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease paper. Pour batter into pans. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. Peel off paper; cool. , For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour and a small amount of eggnog; stir until smooth. Stir in remaining eggnog; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely. , In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla and nutmeg. Gradually beat in eggnog mixture until smooth; set aside., For frosting, in another small bowl, cream confectioners' sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the cream, chocolate, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth. Add water until frosting reaches spreading consistency., Split cakes in half; spread filling on three layers. Top with remaining layer; frost top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TASTY EGGNOG CAKE



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"We enjoy this cake so much! During the holidays, I actually buy eggnog to freeze so I can make this year-round." Katie Wollgast - Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup reduced-fat eggnog
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cold butter
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggnog, sugar, oil, applesauce and egg until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually beat into eggnog mixture until blended. Stir in raisins and pecans. Pour into a 9-in. round baking, pan coated with cooking spray., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and nutmeg. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over batter., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOMEMADE EGGNOG RECIPE BY TASTY



Homemade Eggnog Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: milk, large eggs, large eggs, sugar, kosher salt, heavy cream, dark rum, nutmeg

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Drinks

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups milk, divided
2 large eggs
3 large eggs, only use the yolk, reserve whites for eggnog cookie dippers
1 cup sugar
1 pinch kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup dark rum, or spiced rum (optional)
nutmeg, freshly grated for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 3 cups (720 ml) of milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until it is steaming, 5-6 minutes (do not allow it to come to a boil.)
  • While the milk is warming, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until pale yellow in color, 1-2 minutes.
  • Once the milk has begun to steam, slowly pour half into the egg mixture while continuously whisking so the eggs don't scramble. Once combined, slowly pour the egg and milk mixture back into the saucepan. 4. Keep warm over medium-low heat, stirring continuously for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Place a medium bowl in the ice bath and set a fine-mesh sieve on top. Pour the egg mixture through the sieve to remove any unwanted egg bits.
  • Remove the sieve and add the remaining cup of milk and heavy cream, and stir to combine. Let cool for 20 minutes, stirring every 5. Add the rum, if desired, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. The eggnog will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with freshly grated nutmeg on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 24 grams

TASTES LIKE EGGNOG CAKE



Tastes Like Eggnog Cake image

My holiday eggnog cake uses a convenient boxed mix and comes out perfect every time. It always gets compliments, and most people think that I spend hours in the kitchen working on it! My husband's colleagues at work ask for it every Christmas. -Lisa Barrett, Durango, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions, adding nutmeg and ginger to dry ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in extract. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

EGGNOG TUBE CAKE



Eggnog Tube Cake image

My kids have declared this dessert one of their favorites. They love the festive eggnog flavor in the cake. -Mary Ellen Severance, Biggs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
4 large eggs
1 cup eggnog
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons rum extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
3 to 4 teaspoons eggnog

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, eggnog, oil, extract and nutmeg. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes., Pour into a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 38-41 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough eggnog to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TRIPLE EGGNOG CAKE



Triple Eggnog Cake image

Holiday cake.

Provided by BARBCORNIA

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Layer Cake

Time 1h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 ½ cups eggnog, or more to taste
2 eggs
¼ cup melted butter
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon rum-flavored extract
2 cups eggnog
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
½ teaspoon rum-flavored extract
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon rum-flavored extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 round cake pans.
  • Mix cake mix, 1 1/2 cups eggnog, eggs, butter, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon rum-flavored extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until batter is smooth, about 4 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and cool on a wire rack.
  • Mix 2 cups eggnog, vanilla pudding mix, and 1/2 teaspoon rum-flavored extract together in a bowl until smooth; refrigerate until pudding thickens, at least 30 minutes.
  • Mix cold water and gelatin together in a bowl until gelatin is dissolved. Beat cream in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form; add gelatin mixture, white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon rum-flavored extract, and salt and beat until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate topping until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake on a serving plate and spread 1/2 of the filling on top. Place the second cake over the filling and top with remaining filling. Cover entire cake with whipped cream topping. Store cake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 369 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

BEST EGGNOG CAKE



Best Eggnog Cake image

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

Provided by sheila

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup eggnog
1/4 cup oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons rum extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) box sifted confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons eggnog
yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • For cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In large bowl combine all ingredients; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Pour into 3 well-greased 8-inch round cake pans and bake for 20 minutes or when you stick knife in center it comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan. Cool completely, then frost.
  • For cream cheese frosting: In small bowl beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Add eggnog, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Stir in food coloring to desired color. Fill and frost cake layers.

EGGNOG LAYER CAKE



Eggnog Layer Cake image

This is a wonderful refrigerator cake for any time you can find eggnog at the grocery store. It is a beautiful and decadent cake for any holiday or New Year's party, but my family will eat it any time.

Provided by BARBCORNIA

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 eggs
2 cups eggnog
¼ cup melted butter
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon rum flavored extract
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups eggnog
½ teaspoon rum flavored extract
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups heavy cream
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon rum flavored extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • For the Cake: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, eggs, 2 cups eggnog, melted butter, nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp rum flavored extract. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool on wire racks.
  • For the Filling: Mix together the vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups eggnog, and 1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract in a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • For the Whipped Topping: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the cold water, allow to stand for 5 minutes to soften and then stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl to soft peaks. Add the sugar, gelatin, and 1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract, and continue whipping to stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To Build the Cake: Remove the cakes from the cake pans. Place one round onto a serving plate. Spoon the filling onto the cake round, and spread over the cake evenly. Place the second cake round on top of the filling. Cover the top and sides of the layered cake with the whipped topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.6 calories, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 146.3 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 516.4 mg, Sugar 52.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your cake.
  • Make sure your eggs are at room temperature. This will help them emulsify better with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the batter. Overbeating can make the cake tough and dry.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Eggnog cake is a delicious and festive holiday dessert. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich, creamy flavor and moist texture, eggnog cake is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party!

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