egg nog layer cake

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

This new layer cake recipe I created is filled with egg nog in the batter and frosting.

yield 15 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For egg nog layer cake

  • 1 c
    light brown sugar
  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix (18.25 oz)
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3
    egg whites
  • 2 3/4 c
    non-alcoholic egg nog, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    malted milk powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 c
    cubed cream cheese, divided
  • 1
    packet instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1
    container frozen whipped topping, thawed (16 oz)
  • 1 c
    cane sugar
  • 1 tsp
    coconut extract
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon

How To Make egg nog layer cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • 3
    Season with brown sugar on both cake pans.
  • 4
    In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup egg nog, malted milk powder, and nutmeg and beat on low speed for 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Pour into prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until wooden stick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely, remove cakes from the pans and place on a wire rack.
  • 6
    To make the filling, combine the heavy cream, 1 cup cubed cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding mix and 3/4 cup egg nog; whisk well for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • 7
    To make a frosting combine the whipped topping, remaining cubed cream cheese, cane sugar and coconut extract in a medium bowl. Mix well for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining egg nog.
  • 8
    Place a first cake on a serving plate. Spoon the filling onto the cake. Place a second cake atop the filling. Spread the frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top.
  • 9
    Refrigerate for 6 hours before serving.
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