Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with this Festive Eggnog Bread, a quick bread recipe that combines the rich flavors of real eggnog, warming spices, and a hint of rum. Topped with a sweet Cinnamon Rum Glaze, this bread is perfect for gifting, dessert, or a decadent holiday breakfast. With just 10 minutes of prep work, you’ll have a delicious, festive loaf that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter – melted
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp rum (or 1–2 tsp rum extract)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar – whisked until no clumps remain
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp rum or rum extract
- 2–4 Tbsp eggnog – (adjust for desired glaze consistency)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5″ loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with baking spray. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg) and whisk until blended.
- In a larger bowl, whisk eggs, then add sugar, vegetable oil, melted butter, eggnog, vanilla extract, and rum. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add rum and eggnog gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled bread and serve.
This Eggnog Bread is a must-have for your holiday baking repertoire. Pair it with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa for the ultimate festive experience!
