Description

Eggnog Dump Cake is a simple, festive dessert that combines the rich, creamy flavors of eggnog with the ease of a dump cake method. This recipe layers eggnog, eggs, sugar, and spices beneath a dry yellow cake mix topped with melted butter, creating a luscious custard base with a crisp, golden crumb topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s quick to assemble, bakes in under an hour, and serves warm with optional toppings like whipped cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

2 cups eggnog
3 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Other

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
Nonstick spray or butter for greasing the pan

Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
Whisk the Wet Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
Pour the Wet Mixture: Pour this eggnog mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating the custard base.
Sprinkle the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the entire dry yellow cake mix over the top of the wet eggnog mixture. Do not stir or mix; layering is key to the texture.
Drizzle the Butter: Slowly drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer, covering as much surface area as possible without mixing.
Bake It: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
Let It Rest and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10 to 15 minutes to set before scooping and serving warm. For an extra touch, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use a high-fat eggnog for a richer, creamier flavor.
Do not stir the cake mix after sprinkling; this keeps the classic crumbly topping texture.
Let the melted butter cool slightly before drizzling to maintain the best texture.
Add an extra pinch of nutmeg if you prefer a stronger spice flavor.
Serve warm with whipped cream, Cool Whip, or a scoop of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream.
Leftover cake can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated before serving.
This cake can be made ahead by mixing wet ingredients the night before or assembling fully and refrigerating for up to 24 hours prior to baking.
For dairy-free variations, use dairy-free eggnog and vegan butter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: eggnog dump cake, easy dump cake recipe, holiday dessert, eggnog dessert, simple cake recipe, festive cake