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Spiced Eggnog Trifle

Irresistible Spiced Eggnog Trifle for the Ultimate Holiday Treat

Spiced Eggnog Trifle is a festive dessert combining layers of cake, cream cheese filling, and candied nuts for a delicious holiday treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp white rum or vanilla extract
  • 1 cup eggnog store-bought or homemade
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
For the Toppings
  • 1 1/2 cups candied mixed nuts
  • 1/4 cup caramel dessert topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Trifle Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick spray. Beat together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in white rum and eggnog.
  2. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon into the batter and gently fold until just combined.
  3. Pour prepared batter into the greased baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Beat together cream cheese and butter until light and airy. Gradually add confectioner's sugar, then pour in eggnog and blend until smooth.
  5. Layer in a trifle bowl: start with cake cubes, followed by candied nuts, cream cheese filling, and drizzle with caramel. Repeat, finishing with cake, nuts, and cream cheese filling on top.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh nuts or caramel before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing the trifle.

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