Description

This Eggnog Quick Bread recipe is a festive, moist, and flavorful quick bread perfect for holiday breakfasts or snacks. Infused with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, and enriched with Southern Comfort Eggnog, it offers a delightful seasonal twist. Finished with a creamy bourbon-spiked cream cheese glaze, this bread is sure to impress both family and guests with its rich taste and tender crumb.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients for Bread

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Southern Comfort Eggnog
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs

Glaze

4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup Southern Comfort Eggnog (plus more if needed)
2 ½ – 3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon bourbon

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×5-inch glass loaf pan with baking spray to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and kosher salt until well combined.
Cream Butter, Eggnog, and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, Southern Comfort Eggnog, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined and no flour pockets remain.
Pour Batter Into Pan: Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan, then remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool thoroughly before glazing.
Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and Southern Comfort Eggnog, mixing until you reach a pourable glaze consistency. Stir in the bourbon. If the glaze is too thick, add additional eggnog a teaspoon at a time.
Glaze the Bread: Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled bread. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
If you prefer a less boozy flavor, reduce or omit the bourbon in the glaze.
The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more or less eggnog to achieve desired thickness.
Store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
This bread freezes well; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before glazing.