Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with this delicious Christmas Eggnog Bread. A moist and flavorful loaf with hints of nutmeg, vanilla, and a touch of rum essence, topped with a sweet eggnog glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons eggnog
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Prepare wet mixture: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and rum extracts. Alternately add the flour mixture and eggnog, starting and ending with the flour, mixing just until combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before adding glaze.
- Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the next day.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
