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Pound Cake French Toast puts a twist on our Classic French Toast Recipe. It makes a delicious way to enjoy slices of pound cake another way for a rich breakfast or a dessert idea.
French Toast has always been a family favorite breakfast recipe. Everyone can add their favorite toppings for a delicious meal idea. Making it with Pound Cake makes it rich in flavor with the blend of sweetness. We love it for breakfast but it is also great served as a dessert.
More of our favorite French Toast Recipes include Hawaiian Roll French Toast, Overnight French Toast Recipe and Easy Pumpkin French Toast Recipe.
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Why This Recipe Works
Pound Cake is a dense, buttery cake that is always delicious topped with fresh berries and How to Make Whipped Cream. But now that we have discovered it is also delicious made into French Toast, I always keep some in our pantry.
This recipe is so easy to make, especially since we use Sara Lee’s Pound Cake Slices. If you are looking for a delicious Thanksgiving Breakfast Idea, make this French Toast.
Ingredients
- Sara Lee Pound Cake Slices – You can also make Homemade Pound Cake
- Eggs – Beat egg completely
- Milk – Use any type of milk that you prefer.
- Cinnamon – Use other spices such as nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
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How to Make Pound Cake French Toast
Step 1 – Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
Step 2 – Melt butter in a skillet or pan on medium heat.
Step 3 – Dip each pound cake slice into the egg mixture being sure to coat all sides and shaking off excess.
Step 4 – Add to skillet/pan and cook on each side for 1-3 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with syrup, powdered sugar and fresh fruit.
Expert Tips
- Combine Mixture – Before dipping the pound cake in the egg mixture make sure it has been fully combined. This will help to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
- Cook in a Hot Skillet – To create a delicious texture on the French Toast, cook in a hot skillet with melted butter.
Topping Ideas
This French Toast taste even better served with your favorite toppings. Here are some of my family favorites. Make a French Toast Topping Bar and let everyone add their favorite toppings.
- Maple Syrup
- Powdered Sugar
- Butter/Margarine
- Cinnamon
- Caramel Sauce
- Fresh Fruit
Serving Suggestions
This pound cake French Toast is delicious served with many side dish recipes. These are some of our favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
When dipping the pound cake in the egg mixture, make sure to only dip to cover both sides. Leaving the slices pound cake in the egg mixture to long could cause it to get soggy.
It only takes a few minutes to cook the pound cake in the hot skillet. Cook each side until it is golden brown.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
This French Toast Pound Cake freezes great for up to 3 months. We recommend freezing in individual slices by flash freezing them. Place the pound cake on a baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours. Then remove the pound cake from the baking sheet and place in a freezer safe container.
Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or in the oven depending on how many you want to reheat. If reheating in the oven, preheat the oven at 375 degrees and reheat for about 5 minutes.
More Easy French Toast Recipes
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French Toast Sticks Recipe
Quick and Easy Breakfast
Nutella French Toast
Quick and Easy Breakfast
Easy Pumpkin French Toast Recipe
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Pound Cake French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Sara Lee Pound Cake Slices
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet or pan on medium heat.
- Dip each pound cake slice into the egg mixture being sure to coat all sides and shaking off excess.
- Add to skillet/pan and cook on each side for 1-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Top with syrup, powdered sugar and fresh fruit.
This French Toast Recipe was rich in flavor and so easy to make!