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Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup eggnog, room temperature
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 Tbsp rum
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese, full-fat, room temperature
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for frosting)
- 3 oz white chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
- 1 oz heavy whipping cream or eggnog (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and eggnog, starting and ending with flour.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Make rum simple syrup and let cool.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese, gradually adding powdered sugar and flavoring.
- Make ganache by melting white chocolate with cream or eggnog.
- Assemble cakes, layering with frosting and syrup in between, then frost outside and drizzle ganache.
- Chill before serving and add decorative touches if desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing.
Mix gently to preserve the cake’s light texture.
Watch ganache carefully to maintain its smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 85