Description
Rich “Boozy Eggnog Bundt Cake” infuses classic holiday cheer with spirited rum-soaked elegance. Creamy, spiced batter bakes into a moist centerpiece that promises festive indulgence for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/4 cup rum or bourbon
Leavening and Spices:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Glaze and Topping:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp rum or bourbon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and meticulously grease a 10-inch bundt pan, ensuring every crevice is coated to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture with no lumps.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale yellow, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth, cohesive batter.
- Gently fold in eggnog and rum, stirring until the liquid is completely integrated without overmixing.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined, taking care not to overwork the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, rum, heavy cream, and vanilla until silky and pourable.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over the top, allowing it to cascade down the ridges of the bundt cake.
- Optionally, sprinkle additional nutmeg or cinnamon over the glaze for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose high-quality rum with robust flavor to enhance the cake’s depth and complexity.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Replace rum with vanilla extract or apple juice for a non-alcoholic version that maintains rich flavor profile.
- Gently fold ingredients to keep cake light and airy, preventing dense or tough texture during mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg