Looking for a festive dessert that captures the spirit of the holiday season? This Eggnog Poke Cake is the perfect indulgence! Moist, flavorful, and topped with a delightful creamy frosting, this cake will have everyone asking for seconds. It’s a wonderful way to impress your guests at holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners.
This recipe combines the classic flavor of eggnog with a luscious cake that soaks up all the deliciousness. Each bite is like a burst of holiday cheer, making it a must-try for anyone who loves this seasonal favorite. Plus, it’s simple to make, so you can focus more on festivities and less on complicated baking.
The Perfect Holiday Eggnog Poke Cake
This Eggnog Poke Cake is a moist, fluffy vanilla cake soaked in spiced eggnog, topped with a light and airy whipped cream frosting. The rich flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon make it festive and inviting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup eggnog (for soaking)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- Additional nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, eggnog, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Poke Holes: Once the cake is cooled, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Soak the Cake: In a small bowl, whisk together the additional eggnog. Pour it evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Make the Frosting: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream frosting over the top of the cake.
- Garnish: Dust with ground cinnamon and additional nutmeg if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 12 slices
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
