Description
A rich, festive Christmas eggnog quick bread infused with warm spices and topped with a sweet rum glaze for the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Rum Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp eggnog
- 1–2 tsp rum or rum extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggnog, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, and rum until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing.
Notes
- For a stronger rum flavor, add a splash of rum to the bread batter.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly for up to 3 days.
- This bread also freezes well without the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American