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Two slices of cinnamon cardamom french toast on a white plate.
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Cinnamon-Cardamom French Toast

With its fluffy interior and a crispy exterior, this Cinnamon-Cardamom French Toast tastes indulgent, but is so easy to make. It’ll bring everyone running to the breakfast table!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 335kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

French toast

  • 8 slices bread of your choice
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

Greek yogurt cream

  • Add heavy cream, sugar, and salt to a medium bowl. Using a whisk or a hand mixer, whip to soft peaks. Add yogurt and continue mixing until peaks hold when whisk or beaters are lifted from the bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.

French toast

  • Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom and pour into a shallow dish, such as a pie plate.
  • Warm large cast iron or nonstick pan up to medium heat, then drop 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan and allow to melt. Dip bread in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.
  • Place a piece of bread in the pan and cook 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip over and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side. Place on a wire rack set on a sheet pan (to prevent sogginess) and keep warm in a 200° oven. Repeat with the rest of the bread.
  • Serve with Greek yogurt cream and syrup

Notes

Use any bread you like. I used challah, but brioche or even everyday white bread will work. The thicker the slices, the better.
 
I prefer to use a cast iron pan, because of its heat retention, but a nonstick pan would work great.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg