Eggnog Bread

Eggnog is a must during the Christmas season. This recipe takes all those same decadent eggnog flavors and turns them into a moist and delicious eggnog bread with a sweet eggnog glaze. It’s truly one of the best holiday recipes you’ll make this year.

 

Homemade Eggnog Bread

Why My Homemade Eggnog Bread Is the Best

• Time-Tested Family Favorite – This recipe has been a cherished part of our holiday traditions for years, consistently delivering moist, flavorful loaves that everyone loves.​
• Sweet Eggnog Glaze – The rich eggnog glaze adds an extra layer of indulgence, enhancing the bread’s flavor and making it truly irresistible.
• Perfect for Gifting – Its delightful taste and festive appearance make it an ideal homemade gift during the holiday season.​

Ingredients in Holiday Eggnog Bread

• Eggs – Add structure and help make the bread moist and tender.
• Eggnog – Brings rich holiday flavor and extra moisture to the bread.
• Rum extract – Adds a warm, festive flavor that enhances the eggnog taste.
• Vanilla extract – Rounds out the sweetness and deepens the flavor.
• White sugar – Sweetens the bread and helps create a soft texture.
• Butter – Adds richness and keeps the bread soft and flavorful.
• All-purpose flour – Gives the bread structure and stability.
• Instant French vanilla pudding mix – Makes the bread extra moist and adds a subtle vanilla flavor.
• Baking powder – Helps the bread rise and become light and fluffy.
• Salt – Balances the sweetness and brings out all the flavors.
• Ground nutmeg – Adds a warm, cozy spice that’s perfect for holiday baking.

How to Make Eggnog Bread

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Spray your loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.
3. Using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, cream together sugar and butter until creamy. Add eggs, eggnog, rum extract, vanilla extract and mix to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, pudding mix, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a cup at a time until fully combined.  
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. 
7. Bake 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a stick comes out clean. 
8. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes to cool in the pan. Remove from pan and let finish cooling completely on a wire rack. While it’s cooling, make the rum glaze.

For the Rum Glaze: 

1. In a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar, eggnog, rum extract and vanilla extract and nutmeg.
2. Mix the glaze until smooth.
3. Pour the glaze over the top of the bread, letting it ooze down the sides.

Variations to Consider

• If you like a little added crunch, chopped pecans and walnuts are a great addition.
• Rum extract gives the sweet rum glaze a really delicious flavor. If you’re not a fan of the extra rum flavor you can use extra vanilla or substitute it with almond of butter extracts.
• This bread is fairly sweet so if you prefer it without the glaze, you can leave it off. For an extra touch of decadence, you can make an extra thick glaze, by using cream cheese to make more of a frosting like texture.
• You can make this boozy eggnog bread by adding a about tablespoon of rum to the batter and about a teaspoon to the glaze.

Can I Use Rum Instead of Rum Extract?

Yes, just replace the rum for the extract in the same amount. It will be a more diluted flavor, but will still work.

Can I Use Homemade Eggnog?

Yes, you can use homemade eggnog. If you have some leftover, this bread is a delicious way to use it. But if you’re short on time, store-bought eggnog works perfectly too — and there are plenty of great options during the holiday season.