Eggnog Quick Bread

Eggnog. Do you love it or hate it? I used to hate eggnog. It was just so thick and didn’t appeal to me. But then I made these eggnog cookies a few years ago and loved them! They became my favorite cookie on the blog. My son is obsessed with eggnog and looks for it every year at the grocery store. So over the last couple of years, I have learned to love eggnog. Especially when you bake with it. It can turn an eggnog hater into a lover like me!

This eggnog quick bread recipe though… PERFECTION! You will not find a better recipe for eggnog bread out there. I guarantee it. I was blown away by how amazing it baked and how moist and perfect it was. But the best part is that it is so easy to throw together. Quick bread is so fast to make! It took me a total of maybe 5 minutes to mix it into the bowl and get it in the oven. Drizzle the top of it with some eggnog glaze and you’ve got yourself a new holiday recipe that you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients You Need to Make Eggnog Quick Bread (With an Eggnog Glaze)

Not only is this so fast to put together but the ingredients that you need are so simple! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the measurements.

Eggs: I like to set my refrigerated ingredients out before I bake with them so that they come to room temperature. These eggs will mix in so well and create a smoother batter if you do!

Sugar: This adds sweetness to the bread.

Eggnog: You can use this homemade eggnog or store bought. Whichever you prefer!

Margarine: This will be melted up and mixed into the batter.

Rum extract: The rum extract gives this bread that classic, sweet eggnog flavoring.

Vanilla: I like to use vanilla because it enhances all of the other sweet flavors.

Flour: All purpose flours works great in this recipe!

Baking powder: When you use baking powder in breads, it helps it to rise and keeps it soft and moist.

Nutmeg and Cinnamon: These two spices bring in that holiday flavor!

Eggnog Glaze

Powdered sugar: This is used instead of granulated sugar becase it dissolves easily and creates a smooth texture.

Eggnog: When you use eggnog, it not only gives the glaze a flavor but it also binds together the sugar. Use more or less depending on how thick or thin you want the glaze to be on the eggnog quick bread.

Three photos with bowls in the process of making eggnog bread.

Variations

You can easily change up this eggnog quick bread by adding in other mix-ins and toppings! I have listed some ideas for you but get creative with this and put in things that you love!

Chocolate chips: Milk chocolate, semi sweet or mini chocolate chips can be sprinkled on top, added into the batter or both!
Dried fruit: Apricots, blueberries or seasonal cranberries go perfectly with this flavor.
Nuts: Some people just love having a little bit of a crunch in their baked goods! Try adding in almonds, walnuts or pecans to the top or into the batter.
Sprinkles: My kids love it when I add sprinkles to just about anything. I like to make this festive by putting some in the batter and on top of the eggnog glaze.

A side view of a loaf of eggnog quick bread with an eggnog glaze dripping down.

How to Store Eggnog Quick Bread

This bread freezes up so nicely! If you are planning on freezing this then do it BEFORE you put on the glaze. Make that fresh when you plan on serving it.

Entire loaf: Once the bread has cooled then wrap is a few times in some plastic wrap. I like to take an extra step and add a layer of foil on top of that. Put it in the freezer in a ziplock bag that is labeled with the date. It will last about 3-4 months. When you are ready to eat it then thaw it in the fridge or at room temperature. Make up some glaze and add it to the top!
Sliced: If you have already sliced this up then you don’t want it to dry out! Once the bread is cool to the touch then individually wrap each slice with plastic wrap. Place each slice in a ziplock bag and lay flat in the freezer. When you are ready to eat it then you can take it out one slice at a time!
Storing it on the counter: Once it has cooled then store the bread in an airtight container and keep it in your pantry or on the counter. Don’t store it in your fridge because it will dry out. It will last on your counter for 4-5 days. Add the glaze on top when you are ready to eat it!

A slice of eggnog quick bread on a plate.

Eggnog Quick Bread with an Eggnog Glaze