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Eggnog Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream Frosting

This Gluten Free Eggnog Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream Frosting is the epitome of Christmas Desserts. Dense eggnog cake with a light, sweet, creamy and airy whipped cream frosting flavored with white chocolate ganache. It’s perfect for any holiday get-together.

This Gluten Free Eggnog Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream Frosting is the perfect dessert for Christmas! It’s sweet, got a bit of spice from the nutmeg, and just screams holiday season! @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | gluten free dessert recipes gluten free cake recipes | Eggnog recipes | Christmas recipes | gluten free baking | frosting recipes #glutenfree #Christmas #dessert #cake #cakerecipes #eggnog #baking #ganache #whitechocolate

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Gluten Free Eggnog Cake

Last Friday, I posted the recipe for the White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream because I was leading up to an awesome dessert. That, my friends, would be this Eggnog Cake. It’s dense like a pound cake, has a wonderfully warm spice taste from the nutmeg and is perfectly complimented by the light whipped cream frosting.

This Gluten Free Eggnog Cake is pretty impressive and would make a great addition to any holiday dessert table. If you’re not an eggnog fan, you’ll still enjoy this cake! I can’t bring myself to drink (or even try a sip) of eggnog. I just can’t. But I do love baking with it!

This Gluten Free Eggnog Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream Frosting is the perfect dessert for Christmas! It’s sweet, got a bit of spice from the nutmeg, and just screams holiday season! @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | gluten free dessert recipes gluten free cake recipes | Eggnog recipes | Christmas recipes | gluten free baking | frosting recipes #glutenfree #Christmas #dessert #cake #cakerecipes #eggnog #baking #ganache #whitechocolate

I made this cake for a family dinner last week and it got great reviews, even from my dad who swears he can always taste the difference between a gluten-free cake and a regular cake. He knew this was gluten-free since everything is always gluten-free but he was impressed with the taste and texture. Meaning, if he didn’t know ahead of time, it would have been a tough one to call.

If you’re worried about how the whipped cream frosting is going to hold up, don’t be! The white chocolate ganache really helps hold the whipped cream together and it doesn’t start to get soggy, soupy or watery.

This Gluten Free Eggnog Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream Frosting is the perfect dessert for Christmas! It’s sweet, got a bit of spice from the nutmeg, and just screams holiday season! @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | gluten free dessert recipes gluten free cake recipes | Eggnog recipes | Christmas recipes | gluten free baking | frosting recipes #glutenfree #Christmas #dessert #cake #cakerecipes #eggnog #baking #ganache #whitechocolate

I still have a piece of the cake left after a week (I know… how is that possible?) and the frosting is still going strong! Just make sure you keep it refrigerated, obviously.

In other news, we are not enjoying this cold weather. It was so mild and almost warm last week and now it’s SO cold. We even got a little dusting of snow the other morning.

Kelsey was loving the snow and was pretty bummed when it melted later that morning. She’ll probably be really excited when we get our first real snow storm. So I guess this holiday cake plus the onslaught of cold weather truly means winter and the holiday season are right around the corner. Yay for the holidays but boo to winter… Anyways, enjoy the Gluten Free Eggnog Cake!

This Gluten Free Eggnog Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream Frosting is the perfect dessert for Christmas! It’s sweet, got a bit of spice from the nutmeg, and just screams holiday season! @whattheforkblog | whattheforkfoodblog.com | gluten free dessert recipes gluten free cake recipes | Eggnog recipes | Christmas recipes | gluten free baking | frosting recipes #glutenfree #Christmas #dessert #cake #cakerecipes #eggnog #baking #ganache #whitechocolate
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Eggnog Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream Frosting

4.87 from 30 ratings
This Gluten Free Eggnog Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream Frosting is the epitome of Christmas Desserts. Dense eggnog cake with a light, sweet, creamy and airy whipped cream frosting flavored with white chocolate ganache. It’s perfect for any holiday get-together.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 C gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1 C eggnog divided
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 C 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 recipe for White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, sift together gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl (or glass measuring cup) whisk together eggs, vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of the eggnog. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and the remaining 1/2 cup of the eggnog into the flour mixture (2 minutes) until the batter is light. Slowly add in the egg mixture and mix until combined.
  • Divide the batter between the two pans, smooth out the tops and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes then remove the cakes from the pans and cool on the rack until completely cooled.
  • Keep the frosted cake refrigerated until 20 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Recipe adapted fromCuisine Holiday Baking.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Valerie says:

    Hi, do you need the extra xanthan gum if your flour already contains it?

  2. Ruth says:

    Do you think this cake would work with cake flour or regular AP? Not a fan of how gluten free taste.

  3. 5 stars
    Oh my goodness, Eggnog Cake looks delicious! I’m definitely making this! thanks for sharing!

  4. vegetarianmamma says:

    Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you share next time!
    -Cindy

  5. Oh, my! This cake looks like my Christmas heaven! So beautiful, and I imagine so delicious! Pinned! 🙂

  6. Judy says:

    Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST The Midnight Baker ! I hope to see you there!
    Judy@ http://www.bakeatmidnite.com

  7. Stephanie says:

    This looks incredible! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

  8. Karly says:

    I hope your weather warms up a bit! This cake is completely gorgeous! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

  9. My husband would love this cake!

  10. That frosting! OMG! So pillowy and creamy! I want to run to the kichen right now to whip some up but I must resist – breakfast before frosting! Pinned!

  11. What a fabulous looking cake! I love the eggnog and white chocolate combo!!!

  12. I’m loving this cake!!! Every single thing about it, calls out my name!!

  13. I LOVE that shot of your little one with the whipped cream in hand 🙂 The cake sounds delicious!!

  14. This cake has me dying! That frosting I would consume alone!

  15. I have no words other than GET IN MY BELLY! Pinned!

  16. See now I LIVE on eggnog this time of year, so this beautiful cake sounds heavenly to me!

  17. Michela @ From Italy With Food says:

    This cake looks fantastic, like a snowy field 😀 You make me want Christmas already!

  18. This looks so dreamy, and I can actually eat it, yay! I have a gluten allergy as well so I love seeing new recipes!

  19. To be real with you, I am not a fan of eggnog or white chocolate. BUT they are 2 of my hubbies favorites, so this dish will be a special treat for me to share with him!!

  20. 4 stars
    What a great tip! Hello, my name is Misty, from The LadyPrefers2Save at http://theladypreferstosave.com, and I’m one of the new co-hosts for the Merry Monday Linky Party! I wanted to write and thank you for linking up to this weeks Merry Monday party, as well as to let you know that your post will be linked to the Merry Monday Pinterest board, as well my social media accounts. I would love to have you also stop by my blog as well! Thanks for linking up at the Merry Monday’s Linky Party this week, and I hope to see you linking up next week as well. Have an awesome week!

  21. CaveGirl Culinarian says:

    This looks divine! I’ll have to try to make a paleo version for Christmas!!

  22. Lacy Wade says:

    This looks beautiful and so delicious! I’ve been wanting to make an egg nog cake, so thank you for sharing yours! Can’t wait to try it!

  23. Laura says:

    Mmmmm, lovely flavours. Especially that chocolate whipped cream! I really love simpler cakes, I swear you get to revel in the flavours more. P.s. found you via Time to Sparkle.

  24. Whoa! Gluten Free Eggnog cake, I love it!! I am really intrigued by the whipped ganache frosting. I have tried whipped ganache a couple times but it is always so thick and difficult to spread. I will have to try your recipe!

  25. I wish I could eat that last slice from your fridge. Looks AH-MAZING! Eggnog is one of my favorite holiday flavors too.

  26. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says:

    I LOVE eggnog, I am so all about this!

  27. I’m drooling over this, Sharon! I would have to make some modifications, but hope to make it soon!

  28. 5 stars
    This cake screams Christmas! I love eggnog but have never had it as cake! Oh my…delicious!

  29. That frosting sounds absolutely divine!

  30. This cake looks delicious! Love this eggnog white chocolate combination!

  31. Jeanine says:

    Wow – I thought the frosting was impressive, but this cake looks amazing! Definite win in my books!