Go Back
–+ servings
Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream

Delicious Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream Bliss

This Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream combines warm spices and festive flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can enhance moisture and flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal rising.
  • 2 tsps Ground cinnamon Adjust to your preference for a stronger spice note.
  • 1 tsps Ground ginger Fresh ginger can be used in a smaller amount.
  • 1 tsp Ground nutmeg Use freshly grated for the best aroma.
  • 0.5 tsps Ground cloves Use sparingly as it's highly concentrated.
  • 0.5 tsps Salt Essential for enhancing overall flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flaxseed meal for a vegan version.
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk gives the best results.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Opt for unsalted; substitute with non-dairy option for vegan.
For the Eggnog Buttercream
  • 1 cup Eggnog If unavailable, substitute with heavy cream and hint of nutmeg.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Adjust amount for desired sweetness.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and eggnog until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, gently mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.
  8. While the cakes cool, make the eggnog buttercream by beating the softened butter until creamy.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar and eggnog, mixing until light and fluffy.
  10. Once cooled, spread eggnog buttercream between the layers and on top of the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance to develop flavors. Wrap tightly to keep it fresh.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!