Eggnog Cake

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Eggnog cake is a holiday dessert that brings the rich, spiced flavors of classic eggnog into a moist and tender cake, topped with eggnog-infused frosting. Perfect for the Christmas parties, this cake is a great way to enjoy this classic holiday beverage in dessert form.

So, I guess we need to get this out of the way early on.

Eggnog: Yes or No?

I am, obviously, firmly in the eggnog YES camp. Give me all the eggnog things. Traditional eggnog, eggnog cookies, eggnog hot chocolate, eggnog no-bake cookies, and anything else I can get my eggnog lovin’ hands on.

So, this tender cake made with eggnog in the batter and the frosting is for all my fellow eggnog aficionados!

Why I love this recipe

While this cake may be dressed up in its holiday finery – look at all those sprinkles! – it starts with a boxed cake mix to make it super easy and fast.

Ingredients

• vanilla cake mix + ingredients listed on the box (usually oil and egg)
• eggnog
• ground nutmeg
• instant vanilla pudding mix
• Cool Whip

Step by step

1. Preheat the oven and spray a baking pan with nonstick spray.
2. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions EXCEPT replace the water called for with eggnog and add 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
3. Bake according to the package instructions. After baking let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
4. When ready to frost, mix together 1 cup of eggnog, pudding mix, and another 1/8 teaspoon of gorund nutmeg. Allow the pudding mix to set up and thicken for 5 minutes.
5. Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until just incorporated. Spread the frosting over the top of the cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add sprinkles before serving.

Storage

Store leftover eggnog cake covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

I do not recommend freezing this cake while frosted as the texture of the frosting is off after thawing, but you can freeze the unfrosted cake for up to 3 months.

If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!