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Eggnog Bread made with seasonal egg and milk beverage, and then topped with a flavorful glaze and sprinkled with nutmeg! This bread makes a delicious holiday gift or morning treat!

Eggnog Bread topped with a glaze on a holiday napkin

Eggnog Bread

I’ve been putting my Kitchenaid mixer through quite a workout these past few days so that we’ll have plenty of cookies to munch on and enjoy during our Christmas break!

Fresh out of the oven are these Ricotta Cheese Holiday Cookies. I also made Mexican Wedding Cookies (my favorite), Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies, and these Butter Brickle Cookies.

We also have a neighborhood holiday gathering that we go to every year and I’m in charge of bringing a dessert so I want to make sure to have plenty to pack up!

I’m on a baking roll! So I might as well add eggnog bread to the list, right?!

A loaf of eggnog bread on a white serving plate

Eggnog quick bread

Are you an eggnog fan? We buy it every year, but I don’t drink milk at all (just preference), so it’s not that appealing to me. I do like the flavor and I’ll have a sip or two, but that’s about it.

Alan is the one that enjoys it the most or maybe it’s the brandy that he adds that he likes best!

We usually end up with a lot leftover, so instead of tossing it out adding it to baked goods sounds like better plan to me!

This recipe doesn’t call for any proofing time.  Mix the ingredients, bake, cool and add the glaze.

Delicious holiday eggnog quick bread! Use the seasonal prepared drink in this recipe and enjoy for brunch or give as gifts! #bread #quickbread #eggnog #holiday #christmasrecipe #thefoodieaffair

EGGNOG BREAD RECIPE – INGREDIENTS & UTENSILS

Ingredients

  • Eggs, large
  • granulated sugar
  • prepared eggnog
  • butter
  • vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • ground nutmeg
  • salt
  • ICING
  • confectioners sugar
  • prepared eggnog
  • nutmeg

Utensils

  • Loaf pan(s)
  • large mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons and cups
  • sifter
  • mixing spoon
sliced eggnog bread on a white serving platter

An eggnog loaf makes a great holiday gift idea!

This eggnog bread baked up nice and tender, flavorful, and it’s super easy to make!

Add this recipe to your holiday dessert try or spread the sweetness and give a mini loaf as a gift!

I made one large loaf, but you can also divide the batter and bake mini loafs!

sliced eggnog bread on a white serving plate

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Yield: 16 servings

Holiday Eggnog Bread

Eggnog Bread topped with a flavorful glaze makes a delicious holiday gift or morning treat! #eggnog #bread #bake | thefoodieaffair.com

Simple quick bread with seasonal eggnog. This holiday eggnog bread makes a large loaf or serval smaller loaves. Perfect for holiday gift giving.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

ICING

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons eggnog
  • dash of nutmeg
  • nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

  • Grease the bottom of a 9" x 5" loaf pan with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg
  • In a large bowl combine eggs, granulated sugar, butter, egg nog, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add flour mixture to wet ingredients until all ingredients are combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool or 5 minutes before inverting to a cooling rack.
  • For ICINGin a small bowl mix powdered sugar with eggnog one tablespoon at a time for desired consistency. Pour over cooled bread.

    • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    16

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 206Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 147mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 4g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    © Sandra Shaffer
    Cuisine: American / Category: Bread

    Recipe from Gooseberry Patch, Big Book of Holiday Cooking @2012

    Eggnog Bread made with seasonal egg and milk beverage, and then topped with a flavorful glaze and sprinkled with nutmeg! This bread makes a delicious holiday gift or morning treat! #bread #eggnog #holiday #quickbread | www.thefoodieaffair.com
    Eggnog Bread topped with a flavorful glaze makes a delicious holiday gift or morning treat! The Foodie Affair
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    2. Hotly Spiced

      I do love all the eggnog recipes I’m seeing on blogs at the moment. Love the drizzle of icing on this bread. I don’t like to drink milk either but I don’t mind an eggnog or two on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas to you and all your family, Sandra xx

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    6. erica s

      I am not an egg nog fan to drink, but I love eggnog flavored baked things like this. Oh, and ice cream. This bread looks fantastic Sandra! Love the glaze.

      Reply

    7. Lorie

      One cup of eggnog is listed in the ingredients, but not in the directions. I am assuming that the eggnog is added to the wet ingredients?

      Reply

    10. Platter Talk

      We are huge eggnog fans, even our kids. And a wonderful sweet bread is always welcome at our home, especially this time of year. Thia is a fantastic holiday food idea and one we will be trying for sure! Thanks so much for the inspiration, once again.

      Reply

    11. Christie

      I love eggnog! It’s such a delicious flavor. I haven’t tried bread, but I do have a little left over from my macaroons.

      Reply

    20. Debra C.

      I made your amazing eggnog loaf recipe over the holidays as a gift for my nephew. He just loved it! AND he was so appreciative for a homemade gift. I wanted to pop back by and let you know it is so fabulous and thank you for such a yummy and perfect holiday loaf!

      Reply

    21. Linda Nortje

      Even though we do not have eggnog in our stores, I have loved it since the first time I made my own and your Eggnog Bread looks so delicious (and easy!) – will definitely make it soon !

      Reply

    24. Rachel H

      I made this a few weeks ago and it was really delicious (: It took 50 minutes in the oven but it baked perfectly. I’m going to make it again next year when eggnog is back in stores

      Reply

    25. Brittany

      Dumb question, but if you are making mini loaves, how would you adjust your time? I’m trying to make for a bake sale and dont want to flub it up!

      Reply

    26. Ginger Hackney

      Great recipe! Takes just a few minutes to
      prepare. Cake is tender & delicious.
      Definitely a keeper. I lined my pan with
      Parchment paper & just lifted cake out when
      done.

      Reply

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