Name: Eggnog Crumb Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed); ¾ cup eggnog (see homemade recipe); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)

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This Eggnog Crumb Cake is one of my all-time favorite holiday breakfast recipes!

Our Christmas tree is up, holiday music is playing and it’s finally starting to snow. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it wouldn’t be Christmas without this Eggnog Crumb Cake. If there’s one flavor that gets you into the holiday spirit it has to be eggnog, and what better way to enjoy the delicious eggnog flavor than in cake form!

This recipe puts a holiday spin on traditional coffee cake, substituting the milk with eggnog and topped with a mouthwatering cinnamon streusel crunch. It comes together quickly, takes about an hour to bake, and I can confirm it will be a favorite in your household this holiday season.

This delicious Eggnog Crumb Cake is easy to make and is perfect for an indulgent breakfast or brunch, or as an afternoon snack with a hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients for Eggnog Coffee Cake

All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Baking soda
Cornstarch
Salt
Butter
Eggs
Homemade eggnog
Vanilla extract

Eggnog: You should be able to find eggnog in cartons at most supermarkets, especially around the holidays. I prefer to use my homemade eggnog recipe to give these cookies their warm holiday flavor.

Pure Vanilla Extract: Using a high quality pure vanilla extract gives a subtle rich sweet flavor. It also brings out the flavors of the other ingredients in the mix.

Unsalted Butter: Be sure to use room temperature unsalted butter. The recipe includes additional salt so you don’t want your eggnog cookies to be too salty.

How to make Eggnog Coffee Cake

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray an 8×8 pan with cooking spray or grease with butter.

STEP TWO: Whisk the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl until combined.

Clear bowl on a marble surface with a flour mixture including cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Mixed with cold cubed butter using pastry blender or pastry knife. — Combine dry ingredients. flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt and mix cold butter using pastry knife.

Combine dry ingredients. flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt and mix cold butter using pastry knife.

STEP THREE: Cut in the butter in very small pieces using a pastry cutter or mix with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

STEP FOUR: Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix in the eggnog, egg, and vanilla and then beat on medium speed until smooth.

STEP FIVE: The batter is very thick. Spoon the eggnog mixture into the prepared pan lined with parchment paper or a little non-stick cooking spray, smoothing the top.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Streusel Topping

All-purpose flour
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Butter

Brown Sugar: I prefer using dark brown sugar as it provides extra moisture and a rich flavor with subtle caramel undertones that adds to the snickerdoodle flavor nicely.

Cinnamon: Using high quality cinnamon gives this streusel that warm, delicious holiday flavor.

How to make Cinnamon Streusel Topping

STEP ONE: In a medium bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. Pour in the melted butter and carefully fold it in with a large fork. You will want to be careful so you don’t over-mix. Streusel should look like large crumbs and not paste.

STEP TWO: Sprinkle streusel on top of coffee cake, pat down and place in the oven.

STEP THREE: Bake the cake until the center is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, it can take anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Can be served with sweet eggnog glaze or plain.

How to store

This Eggnog Crumb Cake stays fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week.

Can I freeze this crumb cake?

Yes! If you want to bake extra, place the baked cake in an airtight container or wrap individual squares in plastic wrap, then in foil, and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

FAQ

What is the best eggnog to use?

I prefer using my better than store bought Homemade Eggnog recipe to give these cookies the perfect creamy and delicious flavor, but you can use any store-bought eggnog for convenience. Or, if you are dairy-free, you can use Silk Soy Nog Original.

Can I make this crumb cake ahead of time?

You can make this eggnog crumb cake the night before if you plan to eat if for breakfast. If you do, just cover the crumb cake batter and place it in the refrigerator. In the morning, uncover it and bake for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with a cup of coffee!

BBQ Bakers Tips & Tricks

Don’t have an 8×8 pan? Try using a 9″ springform pan.
The cake is fairly thick so it bakes for about 40-45 minutes. It should be nice and golden on top.
You can add rum or bourbon to your eggnog for added depth of flavor or use rum extract for a similar effect.
Top this eggnog crumb cake with your favorite edible holiday sprinkles, or drizzle a bit of icing or cinnamon sugar on top

This melt-in-your-mouth Eggnog Crumb Cake is packed with traditional eggnog flavor and topped with a warm cinnamon streusel. It’s perfect for Christmas morning and a hit with eggnog fans.

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