Delicious Eggnog Loaf Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of eggnog with this delightful Eggnog Loaf Cake recipe. This moist and tender cake is infused with warm holiday spices and topped with a luscious eggnog glaze. It's the perfect treat to enjoy during the festive season or anytime you crave a taste of the holidays. The recipe is easy to follow, and the end result is a show-stopping cake that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to savor the flavors of Christmas with this delicious recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the eggnog and Greek yogurt. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
10. For the eggnog glaze, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of eggnog until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or eggnog as needed.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
12. Slice and serve the delicious Eggnog Loaf Cake. Enjoy!

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