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piece of eggnog cake on red plate

Eggnog Cake


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Description

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.


Ingredients

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  • One 15.25 oz box, vanilla or white cake mix + ingredients called for on the package
  • Eggnog to replace the water in the cake mix
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or ground nutmeg)
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • One 3.4 oz box, instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or ground nutmeg)
  • 8 oz. tub whipped topping, thawed


Instructions

  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.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 368
  • Sugar: 37.1 g
  • Sodium: 637.6 mg
  • Fat: 7.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 71.7 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 48.7 mg