Best Christmas Eggnog Bundt Cake

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Hey there, festive friends!

Are you ready to add a little holiday cheer to your dessert table?

Today, I’m excited to share my Christmas Eggnog Bundt Cake recipe!

It’s rich, moist, and full of cozy eggnog flavor. Trust me; it tastes just like the holidays in every bite.

Perfect for parties or just a sweet treat for yourself. Let’s whip up something delicious!

Preparation Time	20-30 minutes
Cooking Time	60-70 minutes
Total Time	80-100 minutes
Level of Difficulty	Medium

Ingredients

• 3 cups plain flour (375g)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup softened unsalted butter (227g)
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar (250g)
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar (165g)
• 4 large eggs at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1 cup room temperature eggnog (240ml)
• 1/4 cup rum (60ml)
• 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar (270g)
• 1/4 cup eggnog (60ml)
• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons rum
• Nutmeg or cinnamon powder for sprinkling

Step 1: Preheat Oven and Mix Dry Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Once combined, set this dry mixture aside.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars

In another large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars at medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.

Make sure to stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.

With the mixer on low, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

After the eggs are fully incorporated, beat in the vanilla extract.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

With the mixer still on low, add a third of the dry flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture.

Then, add half of the eggnog and rum mixture.

Continue by adding another third of the flour mixture, followed by the remaining eggnog and rum.

Finally, add the remaining third of the flour mixture.

Scrape down the bowl frequently and beat just until all ingredients are well combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 4: Prepare the Bundt Pan

Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with baking spray to ensure the cake does not stick.

Spoon the prepared batter into the greased pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Once done, let the cake cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.

Finally, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before serving or decorating.