Description
A festive and delicious Brown Butter Eggnog Cake Roll perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined and slightly frothy.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding it to the batter along with the eggnog. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel by dusting it with powdered sugar. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately invert it onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake up in the towel, starting from the short end. Let it cool completely while rolled.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake is cool, unroll it gently and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface. Roll the cake back up without the towel, then place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
- Dust the top with additional ground nutmeg before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of rum or bourbon to the whipped cream.
- You can also substitute the eggnog with a dairy-free version for a lactose-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Brown Butter Eggnog Cake Roll, festive dessert, holiday cake roll