INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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1/2 cup butter, room temperature
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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3 eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup prepared eggnog (or see notes for recipe)
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2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
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Frosting:
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups prepared eggnog (or see notes for recipe)
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1 cup butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon rum-flavored extract
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1/8 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
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1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans (optional)