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Safe ways to use butter cake past its expiration date

Butter Cake French Toast

Butter Cake French Toast

A delicious way to repurpose expired butter cake into a decadent breakfast treat.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of expired butter cake
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Maple syrup and fresh berries for serving

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  2. Place the expired butter cake slices in the egg mixture, allowing them to soak for a minute on each side.
  3. In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Add the soaked butter cake slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  5. Serve the French toast with maple syrup and fresh berries.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Butter Cake Trifle

Butter Cake Trifle

Create a stunning dessert using expired butter cake, layered with creamy filling and fresh fruits.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups expired butter cake, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup mixed fresh berries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, gently toss the mixed fresh berries with lemon juice.
  3. In serving glasses or bowls, layer the expired butter cake cubes, whipped cream, and mixed berries.
  4. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Butter Cake Bread Pudding

Butter Cake Bread Pudding

Transform slightly expired butter cake into a rich and comforting bread pudding.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups slightly expired butter cake, cubed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until well mixed.
  3. Add the cubed butter cake and raisins to the bowl. Gently stir until the cake is evenly coated with the milk mixture.
  4. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the cake absorbs the liquid.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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