Closeup of an eggnog cake on a platter.
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Amaze Your Holiday Guests With A Festive Eggnog Cake
By Jessica Fleming-Montoya
There's no doubt that eggnog is a holiday season favorite, but if you want to enjoy this seasonal treat differently this year, try making an eggnog cake.
This cake includes eggnog in the batter, which gives it a sweet vanilla flavor. If you're a fan of spiked eggnog, add a splash of your favorite alcohol for more warmth and flavor.
To make an eggnog cake, you'll first need to start with your batter. This dessert uses basic cake ingredients plus your favorite store-bought or homemade eggnog recipe.
Whether you choose to make it from scratch or use a boxed yellow cake mix, you should consider adding spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger to give your cake some depth.
When spiking your eggnog cake, a few tablespoons of brandy, spiced rum, bourbon, or a mixture of these liquors can turn your eggnog cake into a delicious adult treat.
Add more eggnog, nutmeg, or rum to the frosting to enhance the dessert's taste. Top your cake with pretzels, white chocolate, sugared cranberries, nutmeg, or other seasonal treats.