Description
A soft, moist cake with warm spices and rich eggnog, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the eggnog, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the eggnog buttercream, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in eggnog until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the eggnog buttercream. Enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for best results. Check the cake at 25 minutes as ovens vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American