Eggnog Pound Cake

Hands-on Time: 15 min.; Total Time: 2 hr., 25 min. Just when you thought pound cake couldn't get any better—try toasting the slices and spreading them with your favorite jam or preserves.

This recipe goes with Eggnog Cupcakes

Yield: Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) package pound cake mix
• 1 1/4 cups eggnog
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat all ingredients together at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Increase speed to medium, and beat 2 minutes. Pour into a lightly greased 9- x 5-inch loaf pan.

2. Bake at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).

Southern Living, DECEMBER 2009