Ingredients
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1-1/2 cups eggnog3 large eggs1/4 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup dried cranberriesMASCARPONE TOPPING:1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractAdditional ground nutmeg
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggnog, eggs, butter, nutmeg and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in cranberries.
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another small bowl, mix Mascarpone cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla just until combined. Fold in whipped cream. Serve with cake; sprinkle with additional nutmeg.
