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    Published Dec 27, 2019 · Updated Apr 16, 2022 · by Tammy Spencer · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Glazed Pecan Eggnog Bread

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    Sliced eggnog bread on a plaid towel in a basket with mug of eggnog behind Pinterest banner.
    Sliced eggnog bread on a plaid towel in a basket with mug of eggnog behind Pinterest banner.

    Eggnog Bread has all the creamy, spicy goodness of eggnog in a quick bread. Pecans add their nutty crunch and buttery flavor to it all. Top the loaf with an eggnog glaze and a sprinkle of nutmeg, and it's like eating a favorite holiday drink. Eggnog Bread belongs on your holiday table, and makes a great gift!

    Sliced eggnog bread on a plaid towel in a basket with mug of eggnog behind. this …

    [November, 2021: I've reworked the recipe and updated this post with all new pictures. Enjoy!]

    Why this recipe works

    • Eggnog in the batter provides a creamy and spicy flavor, and pecans add a pleasing crunch and buttery flavor
    • The glaze emphasizes the eggnog flavor even more
    • Made without the glaze, eggnog bread is safe to use with homemade eggnog because any raw egg and/or alcohol are baked out

    ‘Tis the season for eggnog, especially homemade eggnog. It makes celebrating the holidays extra special for me.

    I love this creamy, spicy (and hopefully spiked) treat, both as a drink and baked into my favorite pastries.

    Eggnog Scones are one way to savor the flavor. Eggnog Bread is just as tasty, studded with pecans and drizzled with an eggnog glaze.

    Yummmm…

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    • Why this recipe works
    • A tried and true holiday quick bread
    • What you need
    • How to make eggnog bread
    • Questions asked and answered
    • Dress up your quick bread for the holidays
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    A tried and true holiday quick bread

    Eggnog bread is a type of quick bread, aka tea bread or tea cake, that’s leavened with baking soda or baking powder and baked in a standard loaf pan.

    Quick bread recipes vary far and wide in their flavoring options, but at heart they are a form of pound cake. Some of my favorites holiday quick bread recipes are Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread, Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread, and Sourdough Pumpkin Cake.

    I've had this eggnog bread recipe for many years, originally cut out of the December 1989 edition of Better Homes & Gardens magazine.

    Wow, how time flies.

    Original printed Better Homes & Gardens Eggnog Bread recipe.
    My original printed Better Homes & Gardens Eggnog Bread recipe...well used and well loved

    What you need

    The main flavoring ingredient for this eggnog loaf is...er...eggnog (thanks, Captain Obvious!). You can use either homemade or store bought. The remainder of the ingredients are pantry staples.

    Eggnog Bread ingredients portioned into glass bowls from overhead.
    Using homemade eggnog elevates this wonderful quick bread to another level of goodness

    The pecans should be coarsely chopped so that they're easy to bite into.

    Collage of pecans before & after chopping
    This is how the pecans should look after chopping

    How to make eggnog bread

    Like all quick breads, this festive bread recipe comes together...uhm...quickly. It makes enough batter for one loaf in a standard loaf pan, and can be easily doubled.

    Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients

    Stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt (photo 1).

    Flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, & salt in a glass bowl from overhead.
    Starting to mix the dry ingredients

    Step 2: Whisk the wet ingredients together

    Whisk together the eggnog, egg, and oil (photo 2)

    Eggnog, egg, & canola oil in a glass pitcher from overhead.
    Stirring together the wet ingredients

    Step 3: Combine the wet & dry mixtures

    Add the eggnog mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until combined (photo 3).

    Eggnog mixture poured atop the flour mixture in a glass bowl from overhead.
    Combining the wet and dry ingredients

    Step 4: Add the pecans

    Fold in the chopped pecans (photo 4).

    Chopped pecans atop eggnog bread batter in a glass bowl with a white spatula from overhead.
    Adding in the final mix ins

    Step 5: Bake the bread

    It's best to first spray your loaf pan with baking spray, line it with parchment paper, then spray the paper. Then pour in the batter.

    Bake at 350°F for 60 to 70 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean (photo 5). Cover with foil after 50 minutes if bread browns too quickly.

    Notice the binder clips on the parchment paper? That helps to keep it from drooping into the batter as it bakes.

    Collage of eggnog bread before & after baking.
    Eggnog Bread before & after baking

    Step 6: Make the glaze

    Mix together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract. Keep adding eggnog in one tablespoon increments until the glaze is smooth and thick (photo 6).

    Collage of mixing eggnog & vanilla into powdered sugar to make a glaze.
    The glaze should be smooth and fall in ribbons when drizzled

    Step 7: Glaze the loaf

    Drizzle the glaze generously over the loaf. Dust it with nutmeg, then allow the glaze to set before serving (photo 7).

    Collage of drizzling glaze on eggnog bread & dusting with nutmeg.
    Adding the finishing touches, glaze and a sprinkle of nutmeg

    Questions asked and answered

    Here are some questions you might have...

    Can I use homemade eggnog?

    Yes! Homemade eggnog is easy and quick to make using the blender method (since you'll be baking the egg yolks). Just combine all the eggnog ingredients in a blender, pulse a few times, and you're ready to roll! Any alcohol will be baked out.

    However, remember that the eggnog glaze hasn't been cooked. Pregnant women and toddlers shouldn't have uncooked eggnog in case of salmonella concerns from the raw eggs, and any alcohol will still be present.

    How long will Eggnog Bread keep?

    Eggnog Bread will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for several days. Freeze, well wrapped, for longer storage.

    What can I substitute for the pecans?

    You can add ½ cup golden raisins instead of or in addition to the pecans in this eggnog quick bread. And, if you’re using spirited eggnog (and I won’t judge if you do!), you can soak the raisins in the same spirit for about a ½ hour, then strain and toss them into your batter. Just be aware that this then becomes an adults-only treat.

    Whole eggnog bread on a glass cake stand atop pine needles from overhead.

    Dress up your quick bread for the holidays

    The flavor of this easy Eggnog Bread is rich and spicy, and the pecans add a pleasing crunch and buttery flavor which complements the eggnog nicely.

    The loaf is delicious unadorned with glaze, but the eggnog glaze and sprinkle of nutmeg just adds to the flavor and overall presentation.

    Closeup of sliced eggnog bread on a glass cake stand.

    Eggnog Bread is perfect for an afternoon tea for the holidays. It also makes a great gift, either large or as mini loaves.

    Whole eggnog bread on a glass cake stand atop pine needles with mug of eggnog behind.

    Eggnog Bread brings all the goodness of eggnog to your dessert table. And having a wee dram along with a slice just adds to the seasonal celebration.

    All together now...Happy Holidays!

    Slainté! L’chaim! Cheers!

    Tammy

    Related Recipes

    Most quick bread & muffin recipes can be made as loaves or bundt cakes.

    For a recipe that makes one loaf, you can use a standard loaf pan or a small (6-cup) bundt pan. You can also double the recipe if you want to use a full-sized (10-12 cup) bundt pan.

    Other presentation options for a one-loaf quick bread are 4 mini breads in mini loaf pans, 12 muffins in a standard muffin pan, or 24 muffin bites in a mini muffin pan. Great for breakfast or gift giving.

    Remember, you aren't limited to one type of presentation for a recipe!

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    Recipe

    Sliced eggnog bread on a plaid towel in a basket with mug of eggnog behind.

    Glazed Pecan Eggnog Bread

    Tammy Spencer
    Eggnog Bread has all the creamy, spicy goodness of eggnog in a quick bread. Pecans add their nutty crunch and buttery flavor to it all. Top the loaf with an eggnog glaze and a sprinkle of nutmeg, and it's like eating a favorite holiday drink. Eggnog Bread belongs on your holiday table, and makes a great gift!
    Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens magazine, December 1989
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Cooling Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 16 slices
    Calories 254 kcal

    Equipment

    • standard loaf pan
    • baking spray
    • parchment paper
    • sifter
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    Ingredients
     
     

    For the quick bread

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1¾ cups eggnog, homemade or store bought, see Recipe Notes
    • 1 large egg, beaten, at room temperature
    • ½ cup canola oil
    • ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped, see Recipe Notes

    For the glaze

    • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
    • 2 to 3 teaspoons eggnog
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ground nutmeg, for dusting

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a standard loaf pan with baking spray, line with parchment paper, then spray the paper.
    • Make the quick bread: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. In a medium bowl combine the eggnog, egg, and canola oil.
    • Add the eggnog mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
    • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with foil after 50 minutes if bread browns too quickly.
    • Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
    • When bread is completely cool, wrap in plastic wrap and store overnight.
    • Make the glaze: Sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
    • For the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract. Keep adding eggnog in one tablespoon increments until smooth glaze is smooth and thick.
    • Drizzle the glaze generously over the loaf. Dust it with nutmeg, then allow the glaze to set before serving.
    • For a richer flavor and easier slicing, make the quick bread the day before serving. Eggnog Bread will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for several days. Freeze, well wrapped, for longer storage.

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    Notes

    Homemade eggnog is easy and quick to make using the blender method (since you'll be baking the egg yolks). Just combine all the eggnog ingredients in a blender, pulse a few times, and you're ready to roll! Any alcohol will be baked out.
    However, remember that the eggnog glaze hasn't been cooked. Pregnant women and toddlers shouldn't have uncooked eggnog in case of salmonella concerns from the raw eggs, and any alcohol will still be present.
    You can add ½ cup golden raisins instead of or in addition to the pecans. For a spirited kick, if the eggnog you’re using is alcoholic, soak the raisins in the same spirit for ½ hour prior to using them. Strain them and fold them into the batter. Again, this becomes an adults-only treat.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 254 kcalCarbohydrates: 34 gProtein: 4 gFat: 12 gSaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 32 mgSodium: 205 mgPotassium: 94 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 15 gVitamin A: 95 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 90 mgIron: 2 mg
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    1. Logan says

      January 12, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! And a great way to use up the rest of my eggnog! Seems like a new holiday tradition.

      Reply
    2. Mary Anne Shafer says

      December 11, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      A delightful addition to your Christmas baking. I make spiced walnuts and pecans for friends and neighbors as part of my gift giving so I chopped some of these up but did not use raisins. What a flavor! The next time I make I will use spiced walnuts and cranberries. This recipe is a must try ❤️

      Reply
      • Tammy Spencer says

        December 11, 2020 at 8:41 pm

        What a great idea! I love the thought of using spiced nuts. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply

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