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Vanilla Eggnog Bread

Indulge in this rich Vanilla Eggnog Bread, seamlessly blending creamy eggnog, infused vanilla, and a hint of rum, topped with a delightful crumb for a warm, festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 mini loaves
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups prepared eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp rum extract
  • 2 eggs room temperature
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly ground preferred
Crumb Topping
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar with the instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth.
  2. Beat in the prepared eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract, and rum extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  5. Prepare four mini loaf pans by greasing and flouring them.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
Crumb Topping
  1. Combine the cold, cubed butter with cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and sugar until a crumbly texture forms.
  2. Sprinkle the crumb mixture generously over each batter-filled loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For serving, slice the warm bread thickly and pair with spiced butter or powdered sugar. Store wrapped in plastic wrap or an airtight container for up to four days at room temperature, one week in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to three months.