How to Make Eggnog Poke Cake (Tres Leches Style) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Eggnog is a classic holiday beverage that is enjoyed by many during the festive season. It's rich, creamy, and filled with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. But what if you could enjoy the flavors of eggnog in a delicious dessert? That's where this Eggnog Poke Cake (Tres Leches Style) comes into play. This indulgent dessert takes all the flavors of eggnog and transforms them into a moist and decadent cake that is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
  • 4 eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup white rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ cups eggnog, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons white rum

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 11x7-inch baking pan with butter.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until frothy. Add sugar and continue to beat until thick and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add rum and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined; do not overbeat. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Combine sweetened condensed milk, eggnog, and rum in a bowl and stir until well combined. Poke holes throughout the cooled cake using a skewer or toothpick. Slowly pour sauce over the cake. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate until sauce is absorbed, at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 175mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 206mg