Eggnog Pound Cake - A Holiday Tradition

This eggnog pound cake is a simple, cozy holiday dessert that brings warmth and joy to your table -- buttery, spiced and filled with Christmas cheer.

Every Christmas, my kitchen fills with the sweet, comforting scent of this Eggnog Pound Cake. I’ve been making it for years, and without fail, it’s one of the first desserts to disappear from the holiday table. Friends and family ask for it year after year — it’s that perfect blend of buttery pound cake goodness and the cozy flavor of eggnog that just tastes like Christmas.

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package pound cake mix
• 1 1/4 cups eggnog
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. Mix it up: In a large bowl, beat all ingredients together on low speed until blended. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 more minutes — the batter should be smooth and creamy.
3. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool completely -- about an hour.

Tip: Every oven is a little different, so start checking for doneness around the 55-minute mark.

This recipe yields about 12 servings -- perfect for sharing (or sneaking a slice for breakfast the next day).

I originally found this gem in Southern Living (December 2009), and it’s become a beloved part of my holiday baking lineup ever since. If you’re looking for a simple, festive dessert that brings a little nostalgia to your table, this is Christmas pound cake is the one.

Warmest wishes to you and yours.

Always,

Anna