6 Ways to Bake with Eggnog

This Eggnog Sheet Cake is a dream come true! Made with Straus Organic Eggnog and Organic Unsalted Butter, each fluffy bite is filled with warm, nutmeg-spiced flavor. Topped with a luscious Vanilla Whipped Cream, it’s the perfect dessert for any celebration. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy, crowd-pleasing cake will add joy to every bite!

Browned butter lends nutty depth to the shortbread crust of this indulgent dessert. A dash of spiced rum gives the creamy eggnog custard a little kick. We’d remind you this is best enjoyed the day of, but you won’t be able to resist having a slice (or two or three) once it’s out of the oven anyway.

Simple to make and loaded with cheer, these chewy Eggnog-Molasses Sandwich Cookies might become Santa’s new favorite Christmas Eve cookie. 

This rich and chewy treat captures the essence of the beloved seasonal beverage. Fragrant vanilla, spicy nutmeg, and a splash of brandy fill each bite with familiar flavor and thick, moist texture. Feel free to swap whiskey, bourbon, rum, or cognac for brandy if you prefer.

Our favorite holiday quaff imbues these  Eggnog Babka Knots with warm notes of nutmeg and velvety vanilla custard. For an extra dose of holiday decadence, we made a rich Brandy Crème Anglaise as the perfect dunking sauce for our elegant babka twists.

The beauty of the Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake is its versatility. Sure, you can make chocolate-covered white cake all day long, and we sincerely doubt anyone will complain. But this base recipe is perfect for gussying up with practically any variation you can think of. This variation is a beautiful Eggnog Bourbon Cake perfect for more than just the holidays.