Indulge in a heavenly breakfast with this delectable Angel Food Cake French Toast. Made with light and fluffy angel food cake slices, this twist on traditional French toast is sure to impress. The cake slices are soaked in a sweet cinnamon and vanilla-infused batter, then cooked to golden perfection. Top with your favorite fruits and maple syrup for a truly delightful morning treat. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or lazy weekend brunches.
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought angel food cake
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh fruits (such as berries or sliced bananas)
- Maple syrup, for serving
Directions
- Cut the angel food cake into thick slices, about 1 inch in thickness.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Place a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Dip each angel food cake slice into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Transfer the soaked cake slice to the pan or griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining cake slices.
- Serve the Angel Food Cake French Toast warm, topped with fresh fruits and drizzled with maple syrup.
Interesting Facts
Angel food cake is named for its light and airy texture, which is reminiscent of angel wings.
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover angel food cake.
French toast is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where it was known as 'pain perdu' or 'lost bread' as it was a way to use up stale bread.