Description
This festive Christmas Eggnog Bread is a deliciously moist and spiced loaf, perfect for the holiday season. With the rich flavors of eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, it makes a wonderful addition to your holiday table or as a delightful gift for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggnog, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. If desired, fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of rum extract or your favorite holiday spices.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with cream cheese or butter when served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg