Pound Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Apple Cider Sauce Recipe

Pound Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Apple Cider Sauce Recipe

  • 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
  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.)
  2. Place 1 slice of cake on each plate. Top each with ice cream, sauce and nuts.
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