Description

This Eggnog Pound Cake is the ultimate holiday dessert — moist, rich, and full of festive flavor. Perfect for cozy gatherings or easy dessert ideas, it combines classic pound cake texture with the creamy warmth of spiced eggnog. Whether you’re seeking quick breakfast treats, easy recipes for parties, or winter baking food ideas, this easy holiday cake delivers on all fronts. Its stunning Bundt shape and drizzle of eggnog glaze make it a showstopper on any table — and yes, it’s freezer-friendly and even better the next day.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2 1/2 cups granulated sugar

6 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup full-fat eggnog

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon dark rum or bourbon (optional)

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons eggnog

Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

3. Cream butter and sugar in a mixer for 4–5 minutes until fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

5. In a separate bowl, mix eggnog, vanilla, and rum (if using).

6. Add dry and wet ingredients alternately into the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry.

7. Pour batter into pan and bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a rack.

9. Mix powdered sugar and eggnog to make the glaze, drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

Let the cake rest overnight for the best flavor and texture.

Use full-fat eggnog for richer results.

Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to keep it tender.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 430
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: eggnog cake, holiday dessert, bundt cake, pound cake, winter baking, easy dessert, festive recipe