Christmas Eggnog Bread
This Christmas Eggnog Bread is a moist, flavorful holiday quick bread infused with classic eggnog, nutmeg, and a touch of rum extract. Perfect for breakfast, gifting, or dessert, it’s easy to make and captures the warmth and cheer of the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 tablespoon rum flavor extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in melted butter, eggnog, rum extract, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 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 the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use rum extract for a family-friendly, alcohol-free version.
- Add a simple glaze of powdered sugar and eggnog for a festive finish.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Great for gifting — wrap in parchment paper and tie with ribbon for a holiday-ready presentation!