Usually after the holidays are over many people have left over turkey or ham or dressing but if you are in my house you have leftover eggnog and lots of it! I love eggnog but I intially bought a few cartons of it before Christmas to bring over to friends houses. Not sure what happened, I think I either forgot them or knowing myself I made something else to bring on the fly! Nonetheless, we have leftover eggnog and not wanting to drink a cup of eggnog each day I decided to make a few baked goodies with it.
My first creation- Eggnog Breakfast Cake. Yep, that’s right. Eggnog is not just for drinking. The flavors of almond and vanilla mixed brown sugar and eggnog are just like heaven. This cake is a special treat and well, we will just say that you probably should only have one sliver if losing weight is one of your new year’s resolutions! It’s just that GOOD!
Be sure to use the full fat eggnog and not the low fat or fat free because the taste and texture just won’t be the same. No worries with this cake. It’s not a hit or miss type of recipe. The cake texture turns out to be incredibly moist and soft but is still firm enough to where it doesn’t fall apart on you. Oh and the glaze! Slap your momma! A little bit of vanilla, eggnog and powdered sugar and you have yourself one finger licking bowl of frosting. Now, let’s just be sure it get’s onto the cake before it gets in your tummy!
Rich Eggnog Cake
Ingredients:
1 cup eggnog plus 2-3 TBSP eggnog for the glaze
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
2 eggs
1 stick butter, softened
8 ounces of sour cream
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 TBSP eggnog
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Directions:
Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside. In your stand mixer or in a large bowl mix together the butter and sugar on high. Now add the eggs, eggnog, sour cream, vanilla and almond extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour into a well greased bundt or cake pan and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes (temp may need to be adjusted down depending on your oven).
While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing all ingredients together. Pretty simple huh? Slowly pour over the cake once it has cooled!
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My husband loves eggnog. I like it too.
But we do have a few bottles left. I make eggnog bread a lot during the Christmas Holidays and I think that might be what I will be making more of.
You never cease to amaze me with your delish ideas!
Sounds delicious! I’m not nearly as creative. I use my leftover eggnog in my coffee!
I am so happy I just dumped the last of our eggnog, because I otherwise would’ve HAD to have made this cake if not… and one of my goals just happens to be to LOSE WEIGHT!!!
What a perfect way to use up Eggnog!! Your cake looks so good.
Jessica, this looks amazing! I made egg nog cupcakes this year and, um yeah, num! And I dont even drink egg nog!
Not that it’s any less fattening, but I like to make eggnog pancakes, first, then work up to the eggnog cake… good to the last drop! What a great recipe you have… thanks for sharing… Come visit when you can…
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Hi Jessica. OMG, eggnog is my favorite holiday season flavor, but never though of putting it into a cake. Fabulous idea! Thanks for stopping by my blog and you sweet comment, and yes, I would love to join us for your Recipe Challenge. Angie
Wonder if this will work with pumpkin egg nog? That’s my hubby’s favorite!
Cracks me up – “slap your momma” hee hee!
It’s not that we stocked up on eggnog and don’t have anywhere to use it… it’s that my husband loves that it’s still available in stores and won’t quit buying it!
Last night’s version? Pumpkin Spice Eggnog.
I bet it would be great in this cake!
looks fab!
Yum hun that looks good! I just make eggnog lattes, YUM! Hee hee hope things are going well for you dear, and thanks again for hosting the giveaway, you rock!
I just happen to have a clean Bundt pan & some leftover eggnog! Perfect!
I have to make this, yum! I love eggnog!!!
I wish I had a slice of that yumminess to go with my coffee right now!
Hi
new visitor here from PINT (from like a week ago…)
I love your recipes and the pictures are awesome
Definitely got to try some of these.
What a great idea! I get sick of eggnog after one cup a year but I bet it is fabulous in cake form!
Wow! Those pictures sure make the recipe look even tastier. As a person who loves to cook and bake in my kitchen at home, I would simply offer a friendly recommendation. When using egg-based recipes, maybe try pasteurized shelled eggs. Especially when you have sunny-side eggs, (fried eggs,) raw cookie dough, anything to that affect which leaves some part of the egg raw. Only reason I say this is because I am concerned with what I eat,and also look at those who I’m cooking for. With all these recent egg recalls, you can never be to sure. You should check them out.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I made it today and it is amazing! It was really easy to make and I am not much of a baker. Happy Holidays!!