Sugar Free Eggnog Cake

Sugar Free Eggnog Cake that is perfect for holiday desserts or gatherings.

This yummy cake tastes like lush and moist goodness thanks to the added eggnog.

"Sugar Free Eggnog Cake, a delicious holiday or Christmas dessert recipe made with sugar free cake mix and eggnog.

Eggnog cake made with no added sugar.

The tasty eggnog flavor comes from actual eggnog.

You can use regular eggnog or a sugar free Sugar Free Eggnog to get that flavor.

Did you try my Sugar Free White Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Muffins?

That recipe for cake mix muffins is amazingly good and simple to make. Cake mix can make the difference in a recipe such as this one or that muffin recipe.

To make this recipe you will need sugar free cake mix. You can find sugar free cake mix here.

Frequently asked questions about eggnog cake.

What is eggnog and what is eggnog made of?

Eggnog is a milk-based beverage made with eggs and other ingredients.
This beverage is commonly enjoyed during the Christmas or holiday season.

Since eggnog contains raw eggs which can have salmonella, it is important that eggs have been pasteurized first. This means that the eggs have been cooked to kill the bacteria (read the label!) first.

What does eggnog do to a cake recipe?

In this recipe, eggnog is added in place of a liquid ingredient such as milk that would normally be added to the cake mix.

The eggnog used in this recipe adds both moisture and flavor to this cake.
Using a sugar free or low sugar eggnog will help keep this cake sugar free or near sugar free.

Tips for making an eggnog cake.

My cake was made as a traditional layered cake. You however can make this a more dense bundt style cake by adding a box of vanilla pudding, two extra eggs, and one less cup of eggnog (making adjustments as needed for baking).

More helpful tips for you.

My cake uses sugar free eggnog. Alternatively, you can use regular eggnog or heavy cream instead.
If you want a filling other than frosting you can combine together a box of instant pudding with a cup and a half of additional eggnog (adjusting as needed for texture).
Allow the cake to set for about 10 minutes in the cake pan after taking it out of the oven. Then you can remove the cake and allow it to finish cooking on a cooling rack.

How to store eggnog cake.

I like to store my cake in a covered cake carrier or stand. Since eggnog is involved with this recipe, I will refrigerate my cake.

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This is an eggnog cake recipe made with no added sugar.
You can make this cake as a single layer or layered cake.

This recipe uses yellow cake mix for the the dry ingredients.

Also used in this recipe is real eggnog for both flavor and as a wet ingredients.
To keep this cake as low in sugar as possible, please use sugar free or keto diet friendly ingredients.

Ingredients needed to make sugar free eggnog cake.

Sugar Free Yellow C ake Mix. Keto folks can use a keto friendly cake mix.
Nutmeg. Ground nutmeg is added to enhance the flavor of the cake.
Eggnog. You can use a sugar free eggnog such as this this Sugar Free Eggnog or the eggnog of your choice.
Butter. Use melted butter or an oil such as canola oil.
Eggs. The eggs should be at room temperature.
Vanilla Extract. Feel free to use another extract such as rum or maple extract.

How to make Sugar Free Eggnog Cake

This recipe should make two 8" round cakes.
Prep time: 10 minutes.
Bake time: 35-40 minutes.
Servings: 12.

Start by double prepping two 8" pans (such as greasing and dusting with flour). Also preheat your oven to 350.
In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to break up any lumps in the dry cake mix. Then mix in the nutmeg.
Add the eggnog, melted butter, eggs, and extract to the bowl and beat until just combined.
Evenly transfer the cake batter to the prepared cake pans and bake in the center of the racks until a toothpick comes out clean (about 35-40 minutes).
Remove the cake pans from the oven and allow the cakes to cool for about ten minutes in the pans before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
You can find recipes for sugar free frosting here if you want to frost your cakes. Substitute in eggnog for all or part of the cream or milk for added flavor.

Expert Tip 👉 This recipe can also be made in a rectangular sheet style pan. You may need to adjust the baking time as needed however.

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Table of contents for this recipe.

Eggnog cake made with no added sugar.
Frequently asked questions about eggnog cake.
Tips for making an eggnog cake.
How to store eggnog cake.
About this eggnog cake recipe.
- Ingredients needed to make sugar free eggnog cake.
- How to make Sugar Free Eggnog Cake

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