Eggnog Fruit Bread

Name: Eggnog Fruit Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 2 loaves.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon rum extract; 1-1/2 cups eggnog; 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup candied fruit; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Presents from the pantry are a tradition in my family, and this moist, fruity quick bread is a favorite. I wrap loaves in cellophane and garnish with stickers and curly ribbons. —Margo Stich, Rochester, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon rum extract
1-1/2 cups eggnog
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup candied fruit
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Beat in the sugar, extracts and eggnog. Combine 2-1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture. Toss the fruit with remaining flour; stir into batter. Fold in walnuts.
Pour into two greased 8-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with commercially prepared eggnog.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 197 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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bbeese

Dec 12, 2017

This is a wonderful, festive holiday bread! If you like fruit cake, you'll enjoy this recipe.DO NOT use light eggnog and do not overbake. I add a full tsp of rum extract.
2124arizona

Jul 13, 2017

I love eggnog and this bread with the fruit showcases the flavor so well!
mikelssword

Apr 5, 2017

I made this bread at Christmas using the left over candied fruit from my fruit cakes. It is a marvelous bread and the people that I gave it to for Christmas, loved it!!
7Trees

Dec 8, 2010

loved this!Going to make small loaves for the cookie trays we make