If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert to bring to your next holiday gathering, look no further! This Holiday Bourbon and Eggnog Cake is a delightful blend of festive flavors that will impress your guests and have them coming back for seconds. The combination of rich bourbon, creamy eggnog, and warm spices creates a deliciously indulgent treat that will surely become a new holiday tradition. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and get ready to bake up a storm!
Title: Holiday Bourbon And Eggnog Cake
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup bourbon
– 1/2 cup eggnog
– 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Dust the pan with flour, tapping out any excess, and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the bourbon, eggnog, and sour cream. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the bourbon-eggnog mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cake has cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar, drizzle with a bourbon glaze, or top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg for a festive touch.
8. Slice and serve this Holiday Bourbon and Eggnog Cake alongside a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of mulled wine for the perfect holiday treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Enjoy baking and sharing this delicious cake with your loved ones this holiday season!
