Don’t know what to serve for Christmas morning? Why not try our Cranberry & Eggnog Loaf. It blends sweet cranberries with the savory flavors of eggnog and nutmeg into a delicious holiday treat that’s perfect for the Christmas season!

Cranberry & eggnog loaf on a plate on the counter

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 50-60 mins
Total Time: 65-75 mins
Servings: 10

Ingredients:

all purpose flour
sugar
dried cranberries
baking powder
salt
nutmeg
butter-softened
eggnog
eggs
vanilla extract
powdered sugar

all purpose flour, sugar, dried cranberries, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, butter-softened, eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract and powdered sugar in container on the white counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Set oven to 350º F.

Step 2: Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper, using extra paper over the edges for easy removal.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl place the first 6 ingredients.

mixing dry ingredients in a large white bowl on the counter

Step 4: In a separate bowl add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract and the eggnog. Using an electric hand mixer blend ingredients together.

using an electric hand mixer to blend wet ingredients in a large white bowl on the counter

Step 5: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and using a wooden spoon, mix together. Batter should be thick and heavy.

mixed dry and wet ingredients in a large white bowl on the counter

mixed batter in a large white bowl on the counter

Step 6: Place the batter into the lined loaf pan and using the back of a spoon smooth batter out.

loaf batter in a greased and lined loaf tin on the counter

Step 7: Bake loaf for 50-60 minutes.

Step 8: While bread is baking make the sugar glaze. Place powdered sugar and eggnog in a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk the powdered sugar and eggnog together until creamy with a hand whisk.

powdered sugar and eggnog in a large blue bowl on the counter

Whisked glaze in a large blue bowl on the counter

Step 9: Cool bread completely before gently pouring the glaze over the bread. Enjoy!

cranberry and eggnog loaf in a loaf pan on the stovetop

cranberry and eggnog loaf on a plate on the counter

Cranberry & Eggnog Loaf

Our Cranberry & Eggnog Loaf blends sweet cranberries with the savory flavors of eggnog and nutmeg into a delicious holiday treat that's perfect for the Christmas season!

Tara

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Equipment

loaf pan
electric hand mixer
parchment paper

Ingredients

Loaf Ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup dried cranberries
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp nutmeg
½ cup butter (softened)
2 eggs (large)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup eggnog

Glaze Ingredients:

2-3 Tbsp eggnog
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Set oven to 350º F.
Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper, using extra paper over the edges for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl place the first 6 ingredients.
In a separate bowl add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract and the eggnog. Using an electric hand mixer blend ingredients together.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and using a wooden spoon, mix together. Batter should be thick and heavy.
Place the batter into the lined loaf pan and using the back of a spoon smooth batter out.
Bake loaf for 50-60 minutes.
While bread is baking make the sugar glaze. Place powdered sugar and eggnog in a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk the powdered sugar and eggnog together until creamy with a hand whisk.
Cool bread completely before gently pouring the glaze over the bread. Enjoy!