Description
This Eggnog Coffee Cake is a delightful holiday treat featuring a moist and tender crumb cake infused with rich eggnog and sour cream. Topped with a spiced cinnamon-nutmeg crumb layer and finished with a smooth, flavorful eggnog glaze, this cake brings festive flavors perfect for Christmas morning or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup eggnog
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 4–5 tbsp eggnog
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray. Set the pan aside.
- Mix Cake Batter In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a handheld mixer, stand mixer, or by hand, until the mixture is creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients To the wet mixture, add the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix just until combined; the batter might be somewhat crumbly at this stage, which is normal.
- Incorporate Eggnog and Sour Cream Pour in the eggnog and sour cream all at once and mix until a smooth, cohesive cake batter forms. Pour this batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Prepare Crumb Topping In a separate medium bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, being careful not to overmix to avoid turning it into a paste.
- Apply Crumb Topping Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake batter in the baking pan, creating a thick, uniform layer.
- Bake the Cake Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Make the Glaze While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, 4 to 5 tablespoons of eggnog, and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake Drizzle the prepared glaze over the cooled cake evenly. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to ensure easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the crumb topping to keep it crumbly rather than pasty.
- Use a toothpick to check the cake’s doneness; it should come out clean when inserted in the center.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting and running off.
- You can use homemade or store-bought eggnog for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Eggnog Coffee Cake, Holiday Cake, Christmas Dessert, Spiced Crumb Coffee Cake, Eggnog Recipe, Festive Breakfast Cake
