Name: Pound Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Apple Cider Sauce
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups apple cider; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 drops lemon extract; 4 slices purchased pound cake; 1 pint vanilla ice cream; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

The rich, creamy sauce is also delicious on crisps, puddings and cobblers.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups apple cider

1 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 drops lemon extract

4 slices purchased pound cake

1 pint vanilla ice cream

1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Preparation

Step 1
Boil apple cider in large skillet until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 18 minutes. Add cream; boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Whisk in butter and both extracts. Cool slightly, then chill until cold, at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
Step 2
Place 1 slice of cake on each plate. Top each with ice cream, sauce and nuts.

TagsDessert Sauce Fruit Dessert Apple Cider Beverages Walnut Nut Easy Make Ahead Simmer Fall Winter Bon Appétit

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