Festive Eggnog Peppermint Tres Leches Cake: A Holiday Dessert Masterpiece

Celebrate the holiday season with a slice of Festive Eggnog Peppermint Tres Leches Cake, a delightful twist on the traditional tres leches. This cake infuses the classic rich, moist texture with the seasonal flavors of eggnog and peppermint, topped with a light, creamy whipped topping. Each layer of this dessert is a nod to holiday cheer, combining the comforting taste of eggnog, the refreshing zing of peppermint rum, and the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon. It’s a perfect dessert that’s sure to become a new holiday tradition.

Why You’ll Love This: This cake is a holiday dream come true for those who love the creamy flavor of eggnog and the festive bite of peppermint. The sponge cake soaks up the tres leches mixture overnight, resulting in an incredibly moist, flavorful base that melts in your mouth. The addition of peppermint rum adds a subtle yet distinctively holiday flavor that sets this cake apart. Topped with a light eggnog whipped cream, it’s a celebration of holiday flavors in every bite.

Perfect Occasion: This Eggnog Peppermint Tres Leches Cake is ideal for holiday gatherings, Christmas parties, or as a special dessert to enjoy with family on Christmas Eve. It’s also a great choice for office holiday potlucks or as a showstopping dessert for New Year’s celebrations. Its festive flavors and elegant presentation are sure to impress guests and make any occasion feel extra special.

Decoration Tips: For an extra festive touch, garnish the whipped cream topping with crushed peppermint candies or a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. You can also add a few whole peppermints or candy canes as a decorative element. If you’re feeling creative, use holiday-themed cookie cutters to create shapes from the whipped cream for a fun, decorative top layer.

Ingredients:

• Cake:
  • 4 Eggs (separated)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Milk Mixture:
  • 3/4 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can Condensed Milk
  • 1 to 1 1/4 cup Eggnog
  • 3-4 tablespoons Peppermint Rum
  • A little under 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • A couple dashes of Nutmeg
• Whipped Cream Topping:
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2-3 tablespoons Eggnog
  • 2-3 tablespoons Sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan.
2. Beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually add sugar, then egg yolks one at a time, mixing to a pale yellow. Stir in vanilla.
3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg. Fold into egg mixture until just combined and fluffy.
4. Pour into the pan, bake for 20-25 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness.
5. Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, eggnog, peppermint rum, and spices for the milk mixture.
6. Once baked, poke holes in the cake and pour the milk mixture over it. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
7. For the topping, beat heavy cream and eggnog until thickening, add sugar, and whip to soft peaks.
8. Frost the cake with whipped cream before serving.

Delight in the unique and festive flavors of this Festive Eggnog Peppermint Tres Leches Cake, a holiday dessert that promises to bring joy and warmth to your celebrations. Enjoy!