Best 7 Tasty Eggnog Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with our delectable Eggnog Cake, a symphony of sweet, creamy, and boozy notes that will tantalize your taste buds. This holiday classic combines the warmth of eggnog with the comforting embrace of a moist and tender cake, making it a centerpiece for any celebration. But that's not all; we've included two additional recipes to elevate your eggnog experience: a silky smooth Eggnog Sauce, perfect for drizzling over the cake or serving as a dip for cookies, and a refreshing Eggnog Punch, a delightful blend of eggnog, fruit juices, and a hint of spice, sure to liven up any gathering. Prepare to indulge in a culinary journey that captures the spirit of the season.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

EGGNOG TRES LECHES CAKE



Eggnog Tres Leches Cake image

When the holidays roll around, my family eagerly anticipates sampling this cake. Its rich eggnog flavor is delightful. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 large egg whites
2 cups eggnog
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and egg whites; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Using a skewer, poke holes in cake 1 in. apart., In a large bowl, combine eggnog, sweetened condensed milk and 2% milk. Pour 3/4 cup mixture over cake; let stand until liquid is absorbed, 20-30 minutes. Repeat 4 times. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g 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 TUBE CAKE



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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.

EGGNOG LAYER CAKE



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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

EGGNOG CHEESECAKE



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I make good use of extra eggnog by creating this luscious cheesecake. A bit of rum extract adds a special taste. -Kristen Grula, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Dash ground nutmeg
Whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gradually stir in the eggnog, extract and nutmeg. Pour filling over crust., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 45-50 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. If desired, top with whipped cream, then sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh eggs, milk, and butter will give your eggnog cake the best flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the batter: Overbeating the batter will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a delicious frosting: A simple eggnog glaze or a rich eggnog buttercream frosting would be perfect.
  • Garnish the cake with grated nutmeg, cinnamon, or chopped nuts: This will add a festive touch.

Conclusion:

Eggnog cake is a delicious and festive holiday treat. It's perfect for potlucks, parties, or simply enjoying at home with your family. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious eggnog cake that everyone will love.

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