Cinnamon-Cardamom French Toast

5 from 4 votes

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

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, French

Servings: Servings

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Cynthia

Equipment

Ingredients

Maple macerated berries (optional)

1 pint fresh berries I prefer blackberries (can also use frozen)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

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

Optional berries

Wash and drain your fresh berries and place in a small bowl. Toss with sugar and maple syrup. Allow to sit and macerate, giving them the occasional gentle toss.
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 fruit 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.

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