Baked French Toast with Cardamom and Marmalade

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Baked French Toast with Cardamom and Marmalade
45 min.
10
376kcal

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Indulge in a delightful morning treat with our Baked French Toast with Cardamom and Marmalade, a perfect blend of flavors that will elevate your breakfast or brunch experience. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends with its unique taste and aroma.

Imagine waking up to the warm scent of freshly baked French toast, infused with the exotic spice of cardamom and the sweet tang of orange marmalade. Each bite offers a delightful combination of creamy custard-soaked bread, perfectly baked to a golden brown, and topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar. The addition of fresh lemon and orange peels adds a refreshing citrus twist that brightens the dish, making it a perfect choice for any morning meal.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves up to 10 people, making it ideal for gatherings or family brunches. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this delicious dish without the guilt. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a cozy breakfast at home, our Baked French Toast with Cardamom and Marmalade is sure to become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups plus light
  • large egg yolks 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 teaspoons ground cardamom 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • 1.3 cups orange marmalade 
  • tablespoons orange peel grated
  • 10 servings powdered sugar 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 
  • 1.3 cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Butter 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
  2. Spread marmalade evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
  3. Cut slices diagonally in half, forming triangles. Arrange triangles crosswise in dish, marmalade side up and overlapping slightly.
  4. Whisk milk and next 7 ingredients in large bowl.
  5. Pour custard over bread.
  6. Let bread stand 1 hour, basting occasionally, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  7. Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  8. Let stand at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  10. Bake French toast, uncovered, until puffed and golden brown, about 50 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; serve with citrus syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein4.42%
Fat23.32%
Carbs72.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.21
Glycemic Load
7.88
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.2765217099501%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.65mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:376.38kcal
18.82%
Fat:10.32g
15.88%
Saturated Fat:5.63g
35.21%
Carbohydrates:71.93g
23.98%
Net Carbohydrates:71.38g
25.96%
Sugar:68.37g
75.96%
Cholesterol:134.71mg
44.9%
Sodium:89.32mg
3.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.4g
8.8%
Selenium:9.19µg
13.13%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.92%
Vitamin A:496.76IU
9.94%
Phosphorus:93.48mg
9.35%
Calcium:89.08mg
8.91%
Vitamin D:1.2µg
7.98%
Vitamin C:6.23mg
7.55%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.1%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.61%
Folate:20.15µg
5.04%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.72%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.41%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.37%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.08%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.36%
Potassium:115.32mg
3.29%
Iron:0.54mg
2.99%
Copper:0.06mg
2.85%
Magnesium:9.39mg
2.35%
Fiber:0.55g
2.22%
Source:Epicurious