Deep South Eggnog Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 12
Delicious Deep South Eggnog Cake perfect for holiday gatherings
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

Cake :
1/2 cup butter , room temperature
1 1/4 cups white sugar
3 eggs , room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup prepared eggnog ( or see notes for recipe )
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
Frosting :
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups prepared eggnog ( or see notes for recipe )
1 cup butter , room temperature
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum-flavored extract
1/8 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
464
Sugar
40g
Fat
23g
Deep South Eggnog Cake is a classic Southern dessert that's perfect for any holiday gathering. It's a rich and indulgent cake, with a sweet eggnog flavor that's perfect for the winter season. This recipe takes it to the next level with a delicious eggnog buttercream frosting and toasted pecans. It's a beautiful cake that's sure to impress your friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, lemon peel, eggnog, and bourbon whiskey.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5.Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6.Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.Allow cake to cool to room temperature before frosting.
8.For frosting, in a small bowl whisk flour and salt together, then set aside.
9.In a medium saucepan, heat eggnog over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
10.In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then stir in vanilla extract, rum-flavored extract, and lemon peel.
11.Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until well combined.
12.Slowly add hot eggnog, stirring constantly.
13.Beat mixture until frosting is light and fluffy.
14.Frost cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.

PROS

This Deep South Eggnog Cake is rich and moist, with a sweet and indulgent eggnog flavor that’s perfect for the holidays.

The frosting is a decadent buttercream made with real eggnog.

It’s a beautiful cake that’s sure to impress at any celebration.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, making it best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s also not suitable for those with dairy or nut allergies, due to the use of eggnog and pecans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While delicious, this cake is not particularly healthy.
However, eggnog is a good source of vitamin A and calcium, and has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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