Lemon Pound Cake French Toast

I am all about recycling leftovers into new creations. Last week I showed you my lemon pound cake recipe which was definitely drool worthy. Well, I always end up with some leftovers because there are times I try to exercise self-control. I was thinking to myself what I could do with it. Making mini trifles came to mind but that almost seemed too obvious for me. Then a light bulb went off, french toast. I can make lemon pound cake french toast!

Lemon Pound Cake French Toast

Now before you think I’m crazy, hear me out. Once in a while, you need to treat yourself. This is not an everyday breakfast but it is a sweet surprise. I traded cinnamon for vanilla and made a thin glaze icing instead of syrup. The biggest thing I need to stress is that the vanilla needs to be ground to get that perfect speckle.

Lemon Pound Cake French Toast

I always make homemade whipped cream whenever I make french toast. I just pour heavy cream into a bowl with some vanilla extract and a little confectioner’s sugar. There isn’t a recipe from me for this because I eyeball it based on the amount of people that I’m serving. The rule of them is normally 2-3 tablespoons per person though.

Lemon Pound Cake French Toast

Put your leftover lemon pound cake to good use with this great brunch idea!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

French Toast

  • 6 slices Leftover Lemon Pound Cake
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Vanilla The ground vanilla gives the speckle like cinnamon normally would.
  • 2 large Eggs

Icing (Syrup)

  • 1/2 cup Sifted Confectioner's Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tbsp Milk

Instructions
 

French Toast

  • Heat Frying Pan to a medium low heat and apply cooking spray
  • Beat together Eggs, Milk and Vanilla
  • Coat bread on all sides and add to heated/greased frying pan
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes per side

Icing/Syrup

  • Mix together liquids and sifted sugar
  • Stir in lemon zest
  • Add more liquid if you want the icing thinner, add more sugar if you want it thicker

Plating

  • Add three slices to a plate
  • Top with Icing and Homemade Whipped Cream
  • Garnish with a little lemon zest

This will take your brunch or breakfast to the next level. You would be surprised how many unique ways you can make french toast. I look forward to showing you more ideas like this one.