Eggnog Layer Cake

Name: Eggnog Layer Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 2 eggs; 2 cups eggnog; ¼ cup melted butter; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon rum flavored extract; 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 cups eggnog; ½ teaspoon rum flavored extract; 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 ¼ cups sugar; 1 pinch salt; ½ teaspoon rum flavored extract

Rating: 4.07 stars

27 Ratings
23 Reviews
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This is a wonderful refrigerator cake for any time you can find eggnog at the grocery store. It is a beautiful and decadent cake for any holiday or New Year's party, but my family will eat it any time.

By BARBCORNIA

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

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Step 2
For the Cake: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, eggs, 2 cups eggnog, melted butter, nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp rum flavored extract. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
Step 3
Bake the cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool on wire racks.
Step 4
For the Filling: Mix together the vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups eggnog, and 1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract in a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Step 5
For the Whipped Topping: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the cold water, allow to stand for 5 minutes to soften and then stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl to soft peaks. Add the sugar, gelatin, and 1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract, and continue whipping to stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 6
To Build the Cake: Remove the cakes from the cake pans. Place one round onto a serving plate. Spoon the filling onto the cake round, and spread over the cake evenly. Place the second cake round on top of the filling. Cover the top and sides of the layered cake with the whipped topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cook's Notes:

The cake looks especially nice when dusted with ground nutmeg or red and green decorators' sugar just before serving.

For a simplified topping recipe, use 3 cups of whipped topping mixed with 1/2 teaspoon rum flavored extract.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

602 calories; protein 8.1g; carbohydrates 75g; fat 30.8g; cholesterol 146.3mg; sodium 516.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

Most helpful positive review

pinksnowflakeliz

12/09/2008

THIS WAS SPECTACULAR! I needed to make something festive for a Christmas potluck at work and a cake seemed pretty easy to transport. I chose eggnog because that flavor isn't my favorite and I didn't want to be tempted to eat a TON of it. I cut a piece to bring a coworker and noticed how moist it looked and had to try some myself. PEOPLE this has got to be one of the most delicious and professional tasting cakes ever. It has a strong but delicious and rich eggnog flavor. It was very easy too aside from the weird geletin in water thing which I found to be clumpy but mixed into the whipped cream anyway. I sprinkled mine with some color since it was white white white. If you are a fan of eggnog do NOT pass this one up! My house still smells delicious days later too! Read More

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princesa97

12/24/2009

I was so disappointed with this recipe. Followed the recipe to a T. The cake was just ok. Tasted like regular boxed mix to me. The filling was not spreadable at all and the icing was beyond sweet. Add super sweet icing on top of a bland cake with thick looking filling and you get something that just isn't eatable. Maybe a kid with a sweet tooth will like this but it won't be on my table again. Sorry. Read More

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27 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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pinksnowflakeliz

12/08/2008

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MADAMEZ

11/23/2009

This recipe was really great! I did make some alterations - I used a white cake mix instead of yellow I didn't have rum extract I used vanilla instead I also used oil instead of butter. I baked in a 10x13 pan and didn't use the filling. For the icing I used 500ml of whipping cream 1cup of icing sugar 1/2cup of eggnog & 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding. This cake was super moist & even my husband who doesn't like eggnog loved this cake. I will definitely make this again! Read More

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BARBCORNIA

03/19/2008

I submitted this recipe but forgot to tell you that you can put it in a 9 by 13 inch pan also. Make sure that you use a deep 9 by 13 because there is a lot of filling and toppings. Enjoy! Read More

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CASEYNJASON

12/11/2009

For an easy icing just mix eggnog and powdered sugar...sprinkle nutmeg over and voila! Read More

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Julie M.

02/10/2008

I went looking for a recipe to use up my Christmas eggnog and was very happy I found this one. This recipe is very easy to make since it starts with a cake mix. In no time at all it's in the oven. Filling and frosting are also easy. The only thing I would recommend is that there is too much batter for 8-inch pans. Next time I will use 9-inch. I highly recommend this cake. Read More

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princesa97

12/24/2009

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notacook77

03/02/2009

Great recipe for eggnog lovers. Makes a lot of filling so used it as frosting as well. Read More

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Lindsey Eustace

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12/08/2008

Wow o wow o wow..... First let me start off if you are an eggnog lover then this is the cake for you! I followed the recipe to the T except I changed the rum extract to 1 teaspoon instead of a half a teaspoon. This cake is extremely rich in flavor and oh so decadent. I made this for my great uncles birthday and everyone raved about it! I was told I must make it again. I am going to be making this for our church Christmas party this weekend. Thanks for an awesome recipe! Read More

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Rachel12

12/15/2008

really good Read More

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Eggnog Layer Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 601.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 16 %

carbohydrates: 24 %

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 47 %

saturated fat: 82 %

cholesterol: 49 %

vitamin a iu: 18 %

niacin equivalents: 19 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 13 %

calcium: 20 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 21 %

thiamin: 13 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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pinksnowflakeliz

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11/23/2009

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BARBCORNIA

03/19/2008

I submitted this recipe but forgot to tell you that you can put it in a 9 by 13 inch pan also. Make sure that you use a deep 9 by 13 because there is a lot of filling and toppings. Enjoy!

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CASEYNJASON