Description
A delightful cake that combines warm spices with rich eggnog, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup eggnog (for buttercream)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles or nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the eggnog buttercream, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost one layer with buttercream, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with sprinkles or a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired.
- Slice and serve for festive gatherings!
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing. Do not overmix after adding flour to ensure a light cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg