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.