Description
Eggnog Bread is a festive, moist quick bread infused with the creamy richness of eggnog, warm spices, and a hint of rum flavor. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, dessert tables, or cozy coffee breaks.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 tablespoons rum flavor extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, eggnog, rum extract, and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for variation.
- Top with an eggnog glaze for added sweetness.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal from the pan.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
