EGGNOG POUND CAKE

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When you're having company, this cake-served with a custard sauce and a dash of nutmeg-inspires oohs and aahs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups eggnog
3 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAMY CUSTARD SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube can. Combine first six ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. , In a bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely. Fold in whipped cream; refrigerate until cold. Serve sauce with cake; if desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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