posted by Meryl 03-07-102 11:07 PM
Toasted Pound Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate-Honey Sauce
8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 (12-ounce) pound cake, cut into 12 slices
1/3 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
Vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
Stir chocolate, butter and honey in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. (Sauce can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate. Stir in top of double boiler until heated through before using.)
Working in batches, toast pound cake slices in electric toaster or on barbecue grill until golden. Generously brush both sides of cake slices with liqueur. Cut cake slices diagonally in half, forming triangles.
Drizzle warm chocolate-honey sauce on plates. Scoop ice cream atop sauce. Place 3 cake triangles on each plate. Sprinkle with pecans and orange peel and serve.
Serves 8.
Bon Appétit
August 1998