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Eggnog pound cake
Rich and buttery, this Eggnog pound cake flavored with rum, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg is like Christmas in cake form. The perfect festive treat.
Course
Cake
Cuisine
American
Keyword
eggnog pound cake, pound cake, pound cake recipe
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
Calories
272
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
1
cup
butter
room temperature
1
cup
sugar
room temperature
4
extra-large
eggs
2
cups
flour
1
tsp
baking powder
1
tsp
salt
¾
cup
milk
1
tsp
vanilla extract
½
tsp
ground cinnamon
½
tsp
nutmeg
2
tbsp
rum
(alternatively use ½ tsp rum essence)
For the icing
½
cup
powdered / icing sugar
2-3
tbsp
milk
2
tsp
melted butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl and mix again.
Sift together the dry ingredients and pour the vanilla extract and rum into the milk. .
Add the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and place in the oven.
Allow to bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Mix together the icing ingredients then pour over the cooled cake.
Allow to set for 5 minutes then serve.
Nutrition
Calories:
272
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
36
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
81
mg
|
Sodium:
243
mg
|
Potassium:
91
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
18
g
|
Vitamin A:
172
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
52
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg