Eggnog Cake

An eggnog flavored pound cake, wonderful for holiday gatherings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ cup shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the rum extract. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.