Taste of Home
Eggnog Pound Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
YIELD: 20 servings.
When you're having company, this cake—served with a custard sauce and a dash of nutmeg—inspires oohs and aahs.
Ingredients
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1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
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1-1/4 cups eggnog
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3 large eggs
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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CREAMY CUSTARD SAUCE:
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup whole milk
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1 large egg yolk, beaten
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1 teaspoon butter
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
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Additional nutmeg, optional
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube can. Combine first six ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes.
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2.
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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3.
Meanwhile, for sauce, in a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
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4.
In a bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely. Fold in whipped cream; refrigerate until cold. Serve sauce with cake; if desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 206 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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