Description
The holiday season brings a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and an opportunity to indulge in delightful treats that capture the essence of festive cheer. One such treat is the Eggnog Bundt Cake with Rum Glaze, a perfect blend of rich, spiced flavors and a hint of holiday spirits. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cake wafting through your home, evoking memories of family gatherings and joyful celebrations. This recipe not only promises a delicious dessert but also creates a wonderful baking experience that you can share with your loved ones.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 3 cups of sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups of sifted cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of eggnog
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of dark rum or brandy (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
Glaze:- 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon of heavy cream or whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan to ensure easy removal of the cake later.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground cloves.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the eggnog, vanilla extract, and dark rum or brandy (if using).
- Alternate Mixing Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the eggnog mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar and heavy cream or whipping cream until smooth.
- Drizzle the Glaze: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American