If you’re craving a dessert that perfectly captures the flavors of the holiday season, look no further than this delicious and easy Eggnog Bundt Cake.
Whether you’re looking for christmas recipes to bring to holiday parties or just enjoying a cozy night in, this cake brings the classic taste of eggnog to life in a rich, moist bundt form.
Pair it with a cup of hot cocoa and some holiday tunes, and you’ll have yourself the perfect holiday dessert!
What ingredients are needed to make an eggnog bundt cake?
An Eggnog Bundt Cake is made with flour, baking powder & soda, nutmeg, butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. It’s topped with a cream cheese eggnog glaze for extra holiday flavor.
The star ingredient that gives the cake its festive flavor – eggnog!
Prep a large bundt pan with baking spray and preheat the oven.
In a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
Cream the wet ingredients in a large bowl.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, place it on a cookie sheet, and bake for 55-75 minutes.
Using a cookie sheet under your bundt pan helps catch spills and ensures even baking.
If the toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it’s ready!
Let it cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make the eggnog cream cheese frosting to give the cake its rich, festive flavor! If the frosting is too thick, add more eggnog (up to ¼ cup) until it’s like a glaze. Keep the glaze slightly thin for a beautiful drip effect.
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for 20 minutes on a serving plate before enjoying.
Keep your delicious eggnog bundt cake covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Pair your pound cake perfectly with these festive treats on your holiday dessert table. A Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a decadent option with a similar richness, find a variety of creative spins on Bundt Cake Recipes and if you’re in the mood for easy, comforting desserts, Dump Cakes Using a Yellow Cake Mix could be the perfect addition to your holiday dessert lineup. A Dessert Charcuterie Board is an ideal way to serve multiple treats together for the holidays!
It typically takes 55 to 75 minutes to bake an eggnog bundt cake, depending on your oven.
The oven should be preheated to 350°F.
Eggnog Bundt Cake Recipe
Give your dessert table a holiday upgrade with this Eggnog Bundt Cake recipe!
Ingredients
Bundt Cake:
- 3 C All Purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 C unsalted butter, softened
- 2 C sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ C southern comfort eggnog
Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 - 8oz package of cream cheese, softened
- ¼ C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- ¼ C southern comfort eggnog, plus more if needed
- 2 C powdered sugar
- 2 tsp bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9in round bundt cake pan with nonstick baking spray
- Using a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until combined.
- Using a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggnog until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until combined.
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Scoop the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan and place the bundt pan onto a cookie sheet.
- Place into the oven for 55-76 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before removing the bundt cake onto a wire rack.
- Using a large bowl and hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter,
eggnog, and bourbon until combined and smooth. - Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until combined.
- If the glaze starts to become thick, beat in about 3 tbsp - ¼ C of eggnog.
- You’ll want the frosting to almost be a glaze like texture.
- Pour the frosting on top of the cake allow it to drip down the
sides of the cake. - Allow to sit for 20 minutes to allow the frosting to set before serving
Notes
Keep your cake covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for any longer.