This Christmas Eggnog Bread is a festive holiday favorite rich, moist, and brimming with the cozy flavors of creamy eggnog, warm nutmeg, and a hint of rum essence. Each slice is soft, buttery, and full of nostalgic Christmas charm, perfect for gifting, brunches, or enjoying with a warm cup of coffee by the fire.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 tbsp rum flavor extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add flavor: Stir in the melted butter, eggnog, rum flavor extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Bring it together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until no dry streaks remain.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
