Eggnog Mini Loaves Recipe
Delight in these moist and flavorful Eggnog Mini Loaves, perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Infused with rich eggnog and a hint of rum extract, these mini loaves make an ideal festive treat or comforting snack anytime during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (mini loaves) or 50 minutes (large loaf)
- Total Time: 45 minutes (mini loaves) or 65 minutes (large loaf)
- Yield: 4 mini loaves or 1 large loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup eggnog (classic, cinnamon, or vanilla)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp rum extract (or substitute with rum, brandy, or whiskey)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease four mini loaf pans or one large loaf pan to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, eggnog, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and rum extract until well blended and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing carefully to combine without over-mixing to avoid dense loaves. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake mini loaves for about 30 minutes or one large loaf for 50 minutes. Use a toothpick inserted into the center to check doneness; it should come out clean.
- Cool: Let the loaves cool in their pans for 2-3 minutes before removing them. Serve warm or allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- For a boozier option, substitute rum extract with an equal amount of rum, brandy, or whiskey.
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep the mini loaves light and tender.
- If using one large loaf pan, increase baking time to 50 minutes and check doneness accordingly.
- Eggnog flavor can be varied by selecting classic, cinnamon, or vanilla eggnog depending on your taste preference.
- These loaves are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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