The Easiest Eggnog Coffee Cake Perfect for Christmas Morning

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This eggnog coffee cake is the perfect addition to your holidays! You can have this on Christmas morning or as a holiday treat!

Eggnog coffee cake is the ultimate holiday breakfast treat. This cake is the perfect treat for Christmas morning breakfast. It’s an easy cake to make with a rich eggnog batter and crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. The steps come together quickly so you can have this ready to bake first thing on Christmas day. My family loves eating this delicious coffee cake for breakfast on Christmas morning!

Eggnog gives this coffee cake incredible flavor and moisture. Each tender bite of cake has notes of nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon. The buttery, sugary streusel adds great texture and more holiday spice. This cake will become your new favorite part of Christmas breakfast!

Why Make Eggnog Coffee Cake?

There are so many reasons to make this eggnog coffee cake recipe for your next holiday breakfast. The flavors of eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg make it taste just like the holidays. It’s perfect for serving a crowd at a Christmas morning breakfast. And it’s easy enough to throw together the night before so you’re not stuck in the kitchen cooking first thing in the morning.

You’ll love how moist this cake turns out thanks to the eggnog in the batter. Eggnog adds richness without making the cake overly dense. And the crumbly streusel topping adds great texture to every bite. This just may become your new favorite Christmas morning tradition.

Tips For Making Eggnog Coffee Cake

Making this eggnog coffee cake at home is easy to do. Just stick to these simple tips:

Follow these tips for coffee cake success:

• Use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. This creates a tender crumb.
• Don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added. Just mix until it comes together.
• Dollop the streusel topping randomly over the batter for slices with every bite.
• Check for doneness early to prevent overbaking. The cake is done when golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• You can make this overnight eggnog cake by baking it the night before!
• Let the coffee cake cool completely before cutting neat slices. Enjoy!

This cake comes together quickly and easily. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool before digging in! Be sure to let it rest at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Eggnog Coffee Cake Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to make the ultimate holiday eggnog coffee cake:

For the cake:

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 1⁄4 cups eggnog
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour

For the streusel:

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon

For the Eggnog glaze:

• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1-3 Tablespoons Eggnog
• 1/2 Tsp Vanilla extract

That’s it! Simple ingredients come together for serious holiday flavor.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ready to make eggnog coffee cake? Follow these simple steps:

Prep the Pan and Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. This will prevent the cake from sticking.

Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a bowl beat together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until incorporated and light and fluffy. You can do this in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer. You can also stir by hand with a spatula or whisk.

Add the Eggs 

Add the eggs and whisk until smooth. 

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a small separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

Add Half of the Dry Ingredients

Add half the flour mixture and mix.

Add Eggnog and Remaining Flour

Pour the eggnog and combine, and finish with the rest of the flour. Beat for 3 minutes until the batter is shiny.

Pour batter into Prepared Pan

Spoon cake batter into into the prapared pan and spread evenly. 

Add Streusel Topping

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir all the streusel topping ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Sprinkle crumb topping over the egg nog coffee cake.

Bake the Cake

Bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool Completely

Allow the coffee cake to cool completely on a wire rack before glazing or serving.

Make the Glaze

Grab a  small bowl for the glaze ingredients and whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.

Drizzle the Glaze

Spoon the glaze over the top of the cooled coffee cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.

Slice and Serve

Cut the coffee cake into squares and serve! This recipe is perfect for a holiday breakfast. Store any leftovers covered at room temperature.

FAQs

Got eggnog coffee cake questions? Here are some common baking concerns:

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the batter the night before and store it covered in the fridge. Take it out 30 minutes before baking to take the chill off. You can also bake the cake ahead then cover and store at room temperature up to 2 days.

What if I don’t have eggnog?

You can substitute an equal amount of milk plus 1 teaspoon of rum extract. The cake won’t have quite the same flavor but still tastes great.

Can I use quick bread flour instead of all-purpose?

Yes, you can use a one-to-one substitution of quick bread flour instead of regular all-purpose flour.

How do I get clean slices of coffee cake?

Use a serrated knife wiped clean between each slice for neat cuts. Don’t try to cut it while it’s hot or the streusel will drag.

Enjoy Eggnog Coffee Cake This Christmas

I hope you’ll give this easy eggnog coffee cake recipe a try this holiday season! It’s perfect for a special Christmas breakfast but easy enough for hectic mornings too. The combo of moist eggnog cake, crunchy streusel, and rich glaze is sure to become your new favorite coffee cake. Enjoy this festive treat on Christmas morning or anytime you need a little extra holiday cheer.

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