Eggnog Texas Sheet Cake

INGREDIENTS

• Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups eggnog
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• Icing:
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1/2 (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 13×18-inch baking sheet with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and nutmeg, and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in eggnog and cook, stirring until combined, for 1 minute.
4. Turn off heat, then stir in sugar, vanilla and eggs, beating until fully incorporated, then mix in flour mixture, being careful to not over-mix.
5. Once combined, pour batter into greased baking sheet and place in oven.
6. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes.
8. While cake is baking, prepare frosting: combine butter and eggnog in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg and salt, whisking until smooth.
9. Pour frosting over cake, spreading into an even layer. Top with grated nutmeg.
10. Let set, then slice, serve and enjoy.