Spiced Eggnog Loaf
A moist and flavorful loaf infused with the rich flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, perfect for holiday gatherings or enjoying with a warm drink.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Allow to soften at room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar Use packed brown sugar.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog Homemade or store-bought.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar crumble Optional topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Mixing
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, eggnog, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with brown sugar crumble if desired.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve fresh alongside coffee, tea, or eggnog. For extra flavor, add nuts or dried fruits to the batter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g