Description
Rich Jamaican rum infuses this holiday bundt cake with festive cheer. Warm spices and creamy eggnog blend seamlessly, inviting celebrants to savor a delightful slice of Christmas spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups eggnog
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons bourbon or rum
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze and Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3–4 tablespoons eggnog
- 2 tablespoons bourbon or rum
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously coat a bundt pan with grease and flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine eggnog, bourbon, and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl and set aside for later use.
- Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency.
- Gently incorporate eggs into the butter mixture, adding them individually and mixing until just blended.
- Introduce baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the creamed mixture, beating until thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually fold in flour and eggnog mixture, alternating between the two and beginning and concluding with flour, mixing until smooth.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, monitoring until a cake tester emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert and release onto a cooling rack.
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar, eggnog, bourbon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl to create a glossy glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides naturally.
- Prepare the buttercream by whipping butter and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, smooth texture.
- Enhance the buttercream with nutmeg, vanilla, and eggnog, continuing to beat until light and fluffy.
- Artfully frost the completely cooled cake, adding decorative touches as desired.
- Slice and serve this decadent holiday dessert, celebrating the rich, festive flavors.
Notes
- Embrace the festive spirit with this indulgent holiday cake that combines the rich flavors of eggnog, bourbon, and warm spices.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for seamless mixing and a perfectly tender cake texture.
- Use a high-quality bourbon or rum to elevate the depth of flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing and frosting to prevent melting and maintain a beautiful presentation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- For best results, generously grease the bundt pan and use a gentle touch when mixing to keep the cake light and moist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg