Eggnog Loaf with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling

Eggnog is a traditional holiday drink that dates back to medieval Europe, and it is often associated with Christmas celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Eggnog Loaf with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ³⁄₄ cup Eggnog
• 4 cup Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the eggnog, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, spreading evenly. Top with the remaining batter.
7. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) over the top.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 51g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.