Pound Cake French Toast
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat using thick slices of dense pound cake dipped in a rich custard batter, then grilled to golden perfection. Served with maple syrup and fresh fruit, it’s a delightful twist on a classic French toast.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 4 thick slices of pound cake (preferably day-old)
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– A pinch of salt
– Butter (for frying)
– Maple syrup, for serving
– Fresh berries or fruit slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and add a knob of butter.
3. Dip each slice of pound cake into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated.
4. Place the dipped pound cake slices onto the griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
5. Transfer to a plate, drizzle generously with maple syrup, and garnish with fresh fruit if desired.
6. Serve warm and enjoy this rich, indulgent breakfast treat.
Notes
– Using day-old pound cake helps it soak up the custard without falling apart.
– Adjust the cinnamon and vanilla to taste for your preferred flavor intensity.
– For an extra indulgent twist, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
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