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The Best & Easy Spiced Eggnog Loaf

A incredibly moist and tender holiday quick bread infused with rich eggnog, warm cinnamon, and fresh nutmeg, finished with a crunchy sugary spice topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spiced Loaf Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 tsp ground nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 1 cup full-fat eggnog room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Crunchy Topping
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar or turbinado sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • 9x5 Loaf Pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan generously or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix (a few lumps are okay).
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients (sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg) and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes.
  8. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on the rack before slicing.

Notes

For the best flavor, use freshly grated nutmeg. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days.