Here Are 5 Fun Recipes to Make for National Pound Cake Day
By now, you've probably heard today, March 4, is Mardi Gras. It's also National Pancake Day, but did you know, overshadowed by these two more popular holidays, is National Pound Cake Day?
This treat deserves to be uplifted, too. After all, a pound cake has the perfect sweetness that won't become overwhelming, like your standard cake with sugary buttercream icing.
So, regardless of what your meal plans are today, finish it with some good ol' pound cake. Ahead, we've gathered some of the best recipes to take it to the next level.
Cinnamon Sugar Pound Cake Bites by Bake or Break
Pound cake is great on its own and all, but it can get even better with some extra seasoning. For example, Bake or Break's recipe adds cinnamon sugar to give it the extra oomph. It's especially suitable for beginners because you don't have to make the pound cake from scratch. Head to your local grocery store, and you basically have the ultimate homemade, low-effort alternative to French toast and cinnamon rolls.
(via Bake or Break)
Grilled Pound Cake by My Baking Addiction
If you ask us, anything is better toasted, including pound cake. My Baking Addiction challenges you to grill it. It sounds scarier than it is. However, you'll get the most delightful level of crisp, which pairs excellently with the soft, dense interior of the cake. It also works well as a flavor and texture enhancer for fruit, as the writer suggests.
(via My Baking Addiction)
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Caramel Glazed Cake Croutons by Tara Teaspoon
In your traditional house or Caesar salad, you're bound to find some croutons hidden in the lettuce. But what about in a fruit salad? Those savory, crunchy bites probably wouldn't taste too good, but you can get a sweet version with pound cake. With Tara Teaspoon's help, it's not just your run-of-the-mill pound cake, though. It also has a delectable caramel glaze!
(via Tara Teaspoon)
Chocolate Fondue by The Pioneer Woman
Anything goes good with chocolate. Thanks to The Pioneer Woman, you can have a rich chocolate dip for all your wildest dream. For today, we'll keep it simple with diced pound cake. It has a great neutral base and texture. Heed caution, though, because its a recipe that'll have you eating more than you'd expect.
(via The Pioneer Woman)
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake by Lexis Rose
A PB&J sandwich is just peanut butter, jelly and bread, so who says we can't swap our bread for something better? Lexis Rose has the genius idea to use pound cake as the bread to your sandwich. Don't worry—it's equally fulfilling, but it tastes more like a dessert than a quick lunch solution.
(via Lexis Rose)
As we mentioned earlier, March 4 is also Mardi Gras. Click HERE to discover six traditional New Orleans recipes you can bring to your celebration.