Eggnog Loaf
Made with Crystal eggnog, nutmeg, and a splash of rum, this decadent eggnog loaf is finished with a sweet eggnog glaze that brings holiday warmth to every bite. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a quiet cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups Crystal eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons rum (optional)
- ½ cup Crystal unsalted butter, softened
- 2¼ cups flour, all-purpose
- 1 package French Vanilla Jello Instant Pudding Mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Crystal eggnog
- 1 teaspoon Crystal milk
- 1 teaspoon rum (replace with milk, if desired)
Products used
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Eggnog
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Unsalted Butter
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Milk
Directions
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 °F. -
Step 2
Prepare either 1 standard loaf pan or 4 small loaf pans by lining with parchment paper and/or cooking spray.
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Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, mix to combine eggs, sugar, butter, 1½ cups eggnog, vanilla, and rum.
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Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
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Step 5
Add the dry ingredients to the eggnog mixture in 3 batches, mixing well in between. The batter will be thick.
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Step 6
Pour into prepared loaf pan(s).
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Step 7
If using 1 standard loaf pan, bake for 55-65 minutes. If using 4 small loaf pans, bake for 30-35 minutes. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 8
While the cake cools, prepare the glaze.
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Step 9
Combine all glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
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Step 10
Once cake(s) are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the cake(s).
Recipe courtesy of Crystal employee, Carrie Q.
