Description
This delicious eggnog bread is perfect for the holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup raisins or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with eggnog, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in raisins or nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Consider adding a glaze for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice