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Faux Grilled Cheese (Mini Pound Cake)

Indulge in a playful twist on dessert! This Faux Grilled Cheese mimics the classic sandwich in a delightful sweet form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1 cup Cake Flour plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 whole Egg White
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 3/8 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Prepare your loaf pan by greasing it and dusting with flour.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Add the whole egg, egg white, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and milk/heavy cream, alternating between the two.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap for up to a week in the fridge.
  • Freeze for longer storage, slice before freezing.
  • Warm in microwave for a few seconds before serving.