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Chai Spiced Apple Bundt Cake with Eggnog Glaze

- Amanda

Bundt Cakes are a timeless national treasure. One that I never truly was a fan of until more recently. I don’t know, they just often seemed boring. Gasp, I know. Luckily I’ve come to my senses over the years and have come to truly appreciate them in all forms. Plain, glazed, decorated- I get now that they all have a place. Though I’m pretty much team glazed or iced all the way. I just love that extra bit of something, particularly the creamy goodness, you get from powdered sugar paired with some kind of liquid element. Yum.

And today’s recipe is all that and more. It’s got the perfect seasonal topping with above mentioned powdered sugar paired with luscious eggnog, one of my favorite holiday treats. And the cake, while it would do just fine on it’s own with all that spiced chai and apple-y oomph, well, paired with the glaze, it’s a dessert that just begs to be a part of one holiday menu or another.

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Homemade Eggnog

- Amanda

Eggnog is one of my all-time favorite holiday treats.  I enjoy it every which way.  Simply by the glass or even straight out of the carton, it’s perfect (not that I would ever do that, of course.).  Eggnog latte? Delicious.  Over ice with some bourbon? Yes, please!  Or even as an ice cream it’s supreme.  Ever tried eggnog ice cream?  It’s soooo good.  I use to feature it during the holidays on my dessert menu at the restaurant and have tried a few other versions as well.  It’s always something special.  Try it, if you can get your hands on some, perhaps paired with good gingerbread.

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