Eggnog takes a new adventure with this sweet, Holiday Eggnog Bread. The most delicious, melt in your mouth bread, made with eggnog, warm cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, baked until golden brown and topped with the most delicious brown butter, maple drizzle. This loaf is a fun and festive recipe, perfect for the holidays.
Why you’ll love this Holiday Eggnog Bread?
- Because it’s moist and tastes like a holiday hug in every slice.
- It’s a simple, cozy bake that feels special — perfect for gifting, snacking, or serving at holiday brunch.
- It’s festive, easy to make, and pairs perfectly with your morning coffee.
You can make this Eggnog bread in a loaf pan or a bundt pan for a more festive vibe! they both come out delicious!
Holidays are for baking all the best sweet goods — and this holiday Eggnog Bread definitely needs to be on your list. There’s no better time than now to make this delicious eggnog bread. No seriously make it while eggnog is still in stores. You know it won’t be here for long.
When I was coming up with this recipe, I knew I wanted to include eggnog since it’s the perfect seasonal treat. I immediately thought, “What better way to showcase eggnog than in a loaf infused with all those warm, cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg?”
The idea of eggnog bread came to me, and I realized I’d never heard of it before—but it seemed like the perfect holiday treat. It’s rich, festive, and screams “happy holidays.” I even had a slice before bed with some vanilla ice cream, and let me tell you—it was absolutely delicious. So, so good!
What you’ll need for this Spiced Eggnog Bread
- All purpose flour
- Eggnog: the star of the show! This adds a warm cozy flavor to the loaf.
- Sugar: both brown and white. I love using C&H baker’s sugar. It blends like a dream
- Spices: cinnamon and nutmeg
- Vanilla: Extract or vanilla bean paste
- Butter: unsalted. This helps keep the the bread moist and melt in your mouth.
- Sour cream: this makes the bread melt in you mouth and the perfect crumb.
- Powdered Sugar
- Whole Milk
Recipe Variations:
- Make it nutty: add in pecans or walnuts for the perfect texture.
- Brown the butter: this would add the perfect nutty flavor
- Cream Cheese frosting would be the perfect topping for this loaf.
More holiday recipes to enjoy
Sweet Potato Casserole
Stuffed French Toast
Easy Crawfish HandPies
If you try this Holiday Eggnog Bread, please be sure to leave a comment, and or tag me on Instagram @cookwithci. I would love to see your recreations and hear your thoughts.
Holiday Eggnog Bread
Equipment
- Loaf Pan or bundt cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temp
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, melted +1 tbsp
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla
Eggnog Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tbsp eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl combine all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl combine 5 tbsp of melted butter and both granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix until combined and smooth. Then whisk in the egg, eggnog, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- To a bundt pan, brush 1 tbsp of melted butter and 1 tbsp of all purpose flour to coat and prep the pan.
- Pour the batter in to a prepared loaf or bundt pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the loaf to rest for 10 minutes to cool, before slicing
- While the loaf rests prepare the icing. Combine powdered sugar, eggnog, whole milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Pour the icing over the loaf. Top with chopped pecans if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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