Cozy, festive, and RIDIC-ULICIOUS — this holiday loaf tastes like Christmas in every single slice. This eggnog quick bread is sure to become a holiday favorite.
The holidays are here, which means my kitchen is officially shifting into baking mode. One of my favorite treats to make this time of year is this Eggnog Quick Bread. It’s warm, soft, and filled with that classic eggnog flavor we love. Even better, it’s a no-fuss, no-yeast recipe you can mix up in minutes.
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Pamper yourself with this bread, perfectly sliced while still slightly warm, accompanied by a cup of coffee. Especially delicious with the simple eggnog glaze on top, this bread echoes the delightful flavors of eggnog.
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🥣 Why You’ll Love This Eggnog Quick Bread
- It’s incredibly moist and flavorful thanks to rich eggnog.
- Everything mixes in just a few bowls with no mixer required.
- It works beautifully as a breakfast treat, edible gift, or holiday dessert. This eggnog-flavored quick bread is versatile enough to impress anywhere!
- You can customize it with white chocolate chips, pecans, or dried cranberries.
🎄 Ingredients You’ll Need
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped pecans
Eggnog Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 Tbsp eggnog
- Pinch of nutmeg
🍞 How to Make Eggnog Quick Bread
1. Prepare Your Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment for easy removal.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, eggnog, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently mix until just combined. Fold in pecans or white chocolate chips if you want an extra festive twist.
5. Bake
Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. This will result in a beautifully baked eggnog quick bread.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
6. Glaze
Once the bread has cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg.
Drizzle over the top and let it set before slicing.
📝 Tips & Variations
- Add a splash of rum extract for an extra eggnog flavor boost.
- Swap white chocolate chips for dried cranberries if you want a more tart, festive bite.
- This bread freezes beautifully — just glaze it after thawing for perfect eggnog quick bread every time.
FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Absolutely! This bread stays moist for several days and the flavor actually deepens overnight, making it a wonderful eggnog quick bread to prepare in advance.
Can I freeze it?
Yes! Wrap it tightly (without glaze) and freeze for up to 2 months. Add the delicious glaze once thawed to enjoy your eggnog quick bread at its best.
Can I use low-fat eggnog?
You can, but whole eggnog gives the bread the richest, moistest texture, truly enhancing the classic eggnog quick bread experience.
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Eggnog Quick Bread
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped pecans
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp eggnog
- Pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, eggnog, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently until combined. Fold in optional pecans or white chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack.
- Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread before slicing.