Description
French culinary magic elevates classic pound cake into an indulgent brunch sensation. Crisp exteriors, creamy centers, and maple-glazed perfection promise a delightful morning experience you’ll savor with pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Sara Lee pound cake slices
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters/6 fl oz) milk
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 tbsps (45 grams/1.5 oz) butter or margarine
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Egg Wash Creation: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt into a harmonious, aromatic liquid blend that will transform the pound cake into a luxurious french toast.
- Skillet Preparation: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, creating a golden, even cooking surface that will caramelize the cake slices to perfection.
- Cake Coating and Cooking: Thoroughly dip pound cake slices into the egg mixture, then place onto the heated skillet. Cook each side for 1-3 minutes until achieving a rich, bronzed exterior with crispy edges.
- Plating and Garnishing: Transfer the golden-brown french toast to serving plates. Embellish with a lavish drizzle of maple syrup, scatter fresh seasonal berries, and dust with a delicate layer of powdered sugar to create a visually stunning and indulgent breakfast masterpiece.
Notes
- Egg Wash Mastery: Whisk ingredients vigorously to create a smooth, fully integrated mixture that ensures maximum flavor absorption and even coating on pound cake slices.
- Butter Temperature Control: Use medium heat to create a golden, slightly bubbling skillet surface that prevents burning while achieving perfect caramelization.
- Dipping Technique: Completely submerge and rotate cake slices in egg mixture to guarantee thorough flavor penetration and consistent texture across each piece.
- Garnish with Finesse: Layer toppings strategically to balance flavors and create a visually appealing presentation that elevates the simple French toast to a gourmet breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg