What makes this Eggnog Coffee Cake different from regular coffee cake?

This eggnog coffee cake is infused with creamy eggnog and warm holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, giving it a festive flavor that sets it apart from traditional coffee cakes.

Can I make Eggnog Coffee Cake ahead of time?

Yes! This eggnog coffee cake can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning. You can also make eggnog coffee cake muffins or freeze portions for later.

What variations can I try with Eggnog Coffee Cake?

Popular variations include overnight cranberry eggnog coffee cake, cinnamon eggnog cake, and eggnog crumb cake. You can also customize it as a 9x13 pan or muffins.

What tips ensure the best Eggnog Coffee Cake?

Use high-quality eggnog, measure ingredients carefully, and cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Alternate dry ingredients with wet for a tender, moist eggnog coffee cake, and chill the crumb topping butter for a crisp finish.

Eggnog Coffee Cake Recipe – Moist & Festive Holiday Treat 2026

Name: Eggnog Coffee Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12-16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup eggnog; ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt; ½ cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping); ½ cup brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Description

A festive, moist coffee cake infused with creamy eggnog and warm holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for Christmas breakfasts, brunches, or holiday gatherings, this cake can be baked in a 9×13 pan, as muffins, or as a crumb-topped cake for extra texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9×13 pan):

For the Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup eggnog
½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

For the Crumb Topping:

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Make the Crumb Topping
In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

Step 3: Make the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with eggnog and sour cream, starting and ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 4: Assemble & Bake
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter.
Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 5: Serve
Slice into squares or serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze if desired.

Notes

Overnight Version: Prepare batter and topping the night before; cover and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
Mini Muffins: Divide batter into lined muffin tins for festive grab-and-go treats.
Eggnog Flavor: Use high-quality eggnog for the richest flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Category: Dessert / Coffee Cake / Holiday Cake
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American