Eggnog Bundt Cake Recipe with Easy Eggnog Glaze

Name: Eggnog Bundt Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour ((375 grams)); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar; 1 cup eggnog ((nonalcoholic)); 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups powdered sugar ((240 grams)); ¼ cup eggnog; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon vanilla

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Eggnog Bundt Cake is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season! Made with store-bought eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this moist bundt cake is the perfect holiday dessert.

Eggnog bundt cake with eggnog glaze on a white plate with a checkered napkin under it.

If you are looking for a delicious and simple Christmas dessert that’s full of that classic eggnog flavor, then you need to give this eggnog bundt cake a try. Topped with an easy eggnog glaze, this cake is sure to be the hit of your holiday get together.

For more festive holiday desserts, don’t miss this Cranberry Orange Cake, my super popular Apple Spice Cake, or this deliciously moist Cranberry Ricotta Cake. And, if you love classic holiday flavors, be sure to try these Fruitcake Cookie Bars. If you have leftover eggnog, use it to make Baked Eggnog French Toast or Eggnog Cheesecake Bars!

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You’ll Love Eggnog Bundt Cake!

This Eggnog Bundt Cake is the perfect dessert for any time of year you can get your hands on eggnog at the grocery store! It’s a perfectly sweetened treat that’s always a hit at holiday parties.

Store-bought eggnog is an easy and delicious way to get eggnog flavor. Any eggnog lover will appreciate that it adds a lot of creaminess and flavor to this eggnog cake recipe.

To amp up that spiced eggnog flavor, I like to add in extra nutmeg and cinnamon to the batter. Plus, a bit of cinnamon to the eggnog glaze makes it extra special.

Frosting poured all on top of the dessert on a white plate.

You’ll love that this cake is easy to make and perfect for any skill level. And, your guests will be totally impressed with how gorgeous and delicious this Christmas dessert is.

While other bundt cake recipes out there are made with yellow cake mix or some sort of boxed mix, you make this eggnog cake from scratch. It’s easy to do and so delicious!

So, if you’re looking for the perfect holiday bundt cake, you’ve got to give this delicious Eggnog Bundt Cake recipe a try! You’re going to love it!

Ingredients and Variations

Ingredients including flour, butter, eggs, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.

Flour: you’ll need all purpose flour for this recipe. You can use cake flour as well.
Eggnog: I like to use the store-bought eggnog here, but you can always use homemade eggnog. Always use the full-fat, nonalcoholic version, it’s the perfect way to let the rich eggnog flavor shine through.
Butter: you will need two sticks (one cup) of unsalted butter. If you are using salted butter, omit the additional salt in the recipe.
Cream Cheese: room temperature full-fat cream cheese will help make the cake batter extra smooth and creamy.
Sugar: use granulated sugar for the base of the recipe.
Eggs: you will need four large eggs.

Vanilla: a little bit of vanilla extract is needed for both the eggnog glaze and cake batter.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg: these two spices add warmth and bring out the flavors of the eggnog bundt cake.
Powdered Sugar: use icing sugar for the glaze.
Baking Powder and Baking Soda: you’ll need both leavening agents to get a good rise from this cake.
Salt: I like to use kosher salt for baking.
Rum (optional): you can add a bit of rum or rum extract to the cake batter if you’d like. A bit of rum would also be delicious in making rum glaze for the top of the cake.

How to Make Eggnog Bundt Cake

Eggnog Bundt Cake comes together quick and is made without cake mix! Start by preheating your oven and greasing a 12-cup bundt cake pan with either nonstick cooking spray or with butter and flour; set aside.

Process shots showing how to make recipe including preparing the batter and pouring it in the prepared pan.

Step 1: mix dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.

Step 2: mix wet ingredients

In large bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat together the butter and cream cheese. Add in the sugar and beat for about 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Add in the eggs, eggnog, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

Step 3: finish the batter

Lastly, add the flour mixture into the wet mixture and mix until the batter is just combined. Then, use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl and ensure all ingredients are incorporated.

Step 4: bake

Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan. Smooth the top of the cake with a spatula.

Bake on the center rack of the oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Place the bundt cake pan on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the pan and remove the cake. Let cool on wire rack completely.

Eggnog Bundt Cake with eggnog glaze on a white plate with a checkered napkin in the background.

Easy Eggnog Bundt Cake Glaze

The perfect way to top this easy holiday cake recipe is with a simple and sweet eggnog glaze. You can make this glaze while the cake cools.

Eggnog Glaze in a glass bowl with the cake in the background.

In a small bowl combine the powdered sugar, eggnog, cinnamon, and vanilla. Use a whisk to mix the ingredients into a smooth glaze with no lumps.

Drizzle the glaze on top of the eggnog cake directly on the cooling rack. Let the glaze harden slightly then move the cake to a serving plate.

Cut the cake into slices and serve with a cup of coffee or a glass of eggnog.

Recipe Tips

Once you add the flour mixture, be careful not to over mix the batter. Mix it just until everything is combined.
Be sure you are greasing all of the inside of the bundt cake pan. Don’t forget to grease the inner pan tube as well.
Make sure your cake is completely cooled before adding the glaze. If the cake is still warm, the glaze will slide off and not set.
Store leftover Eggnog Bundt Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to two months.

Slice of eggnog bundt cake on a white plate with the cake in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to grease a bundt cake pan?

Grease your bundt pan generously with spray oil (easiest) or use a pastry brush to brush oil or melted shortening into every part, not forgetting the inner tube part of the pan.

How to store leftover bundt cake?

Most leftover bundt cakes can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for three days. To extend the life of the cake, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to two months.

Eggnog Bundt cake sliced on a plate with a checkered napkin in the background.

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