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Festive Christmas Eggnog Bread sits invitingly, ready to be sliced and enjoyed.

Perfect Christmas Eggnog Bread

This Christmas Eggnog Bread recipe is a moist, tender loaf infused with the rich, creamy flavor of eggnog and warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. It's surprisingly easy to make and perfect for bringing holiday cheer to your home. Enjoy a slice of festive bliss!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons eggnog for glaze
  • Pinch of nutmeg for glaze garnish

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden skewer or toothpick
  • Wire rack
  • Oven
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around 50 minutes.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. If you're making the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth. Add more eggnog, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg.

Notes

Don't overmix the batter. Use room temperature ingredients. Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling. Check for doneness early to avoid overbaking. Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Variations: Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or rum extract to the batter. Add rum to the eggnog glaze for an adult version.