Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Indulgent Eggnog Bundt Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly blends the warm flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon with a creamy eggnog frosting. This cake not only serves as a showstopper at your holiday gatherings but also evokes cherished memories of joyful celebrations. Easy to make and utterly delicious, it’s sure to become a beloved holiday tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup eggnog (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and buttermilk until frothy. Mix in oil and vanilla extract; add elderflower liqueur if using.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean.
- Cool the cake slightly before inverting onto a platter. Drizzle with frosting made by mixing powdered sugar with eggnog until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg