Almond Eggnog Pound Cake

• butter↗6 tablespoons

  divided

• sliced almonds↗2⁄3 cup
• yellow cake mix1

  (18 1/4 ounce) package

• eggnog1 1⁄2 cups
• eggs↗2
• rum extract↗1 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grease a 10 inch fluted tube pan with 2 T.

2. 2

   butter.

3. 3

   Press almonds onto the bottom and sdes of pan; set aside.

4. 4

   Melt remaining butter.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, eggnog, eggs, rum extract, nutmeg and melted butter on low speed for 30 seconds or just until moistened.

6. 6

   Beat on medium for 2 minutes or until smooth.

7. 7

   Pour into prepared pan.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.