Eggnog Cake Delightful Holiday Dessert Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
• 0 to taste extra nutmeg and cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the eggnog and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
9. For the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust with more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
10. Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Carefully place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
11. Garnish with a light dusting of extra nutmeg and cinnamon as desired.