Eggnog Pound Cake

Name: Eggnog Pound Cake
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup flour (I use all purpose); 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup sugar; 2 tbsp dark rum; 5 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup milk; 2 tsp vanilla extract (I use extra); 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup flour (I use all purpose)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp dark rum
5 large egg yolks
3/4 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract (I use extra)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350F.
2

Grease and flour a 9 X 5 X 3 inch loaf pan.
3

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a small bowl.
4

Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the sugar, butter, rum, vanilla, and egg yolks in a large bowl for 60 seconds, scraping the bowl frequently.
5

Increased the speed to high and beat for 5 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
6

Reduce the speed to low and mix in one third of the flour mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10

Remove from the pan and cool completely.