Eggnog Mini Loaves Recipe
Soft, spiced, and bursting with creamy eggnog flavor, these Eggnog Mini Loaves are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting this holiday season.
Servings: 8
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour all-purpose
- 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup eggnog classic, cinnamon, or vanilla
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon rum extract or substitute with rum, brandy, or whiskey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 4 mini loaf pans or 1 large loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, eggnog, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and rum extract.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients - don’t over-mix. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake: Mini loaves 30 mins or Large loaf 50 mins. Toothpick should come out clean.
- Cool in pans 2-3 mins before removing. Enjoy warm or let cool completely.
Notes
Variations & Tips
- Stir in ½ cup chopped nuts or dried cranberries.
- Add crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist.
- Brush cooled loaves with a light rum glaze.
- Spread with cream cheese frosting for a dessert-style treat.
- Don’t over-mix the batter; a few small lumps are fine.
- Fill pans only ¾ full to prevent overflow.
- Room Temp: Airtight container, up to 4 days.
- Fridge: Airtight container, up to 6 days.
- Freezer: Wrap in plastic wrap, freeze up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
- Gifting Tip: Pair mini loaves with festive treats like Christmas Puppy Chow
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg
