Introduction: Cake Fries
What's better than a nice hot and crispy french fry? Uhh, nothing, but these faux french fries made from pound cake are pretty darn tasty! With summer right around the corner, these dessert fries are the perfect addition to any bbq or summer bash. They are served with a faux Raspberry Ketchup for your dipping pleasure. Alternatively, you can use regular red frosting.
Enjoy!
Inspired by http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-surreal-gourmet/faux-fries-with-raspberry-ketchup-recipe/index.html
Step 1: Ingredients & Tools
Ingredients:
1 Sara Lee Pound Cake
2 containers fresh raspberries
2 Tbsp lemon juice
4 Tbsp confectioners sugar
1 Zig Zag Knife a.k.a. crinkle cutter or you can use a regular knife for straight edge fries
Strainer
Bowl
Baking Sheet
Fry liner paper
Step 2: Cut Cake Into Crinkle Fries
First, slice the ends of each side of the pound cake and save them for later or discard. Next, use a zig zag knife to cut the pound cake lengthwise into regular size pieces. Lastly, use the zig zag knife to cut the poundcake vertically into strips resembling fries. Leave the brown part on each end of the fries for an added realistic effect.
Step 3: Make the Raspberry Ketchup
To make the raspberry ketchup, rinse the raspberries under cold water. Next, place them in the blender with a few tablespoons of lemon juice. Puree the raspberries until they are broken up and smooth. Next, add two tablsespoons at a time of confectioners sugar. Puree the raspberry mixutre again. Repeat.
Place the mixture into a strainer over a bowl. Use a spatula and press the puree down into the strainer until only the seeds remain. Pour the Raspberry Ketchup into a ketchup bottle and place some into a small dipping bowl.
Step 4: Broil Fries
Pre-heat broiler. Place the cake fries on a baking sheet. Place fries under the broil for 10-15 sec on each side or until lightly browned. Place the light on in the oven so you can watch them brown.
*** Do not leave fries unattended or they will burn***
Step 5: Happiness!
Place cake fries in a fry cone or basket with liner. Pour raspberry ketchup into a bottle and place some on the side for dipping.
Serve immedietly. if they sit out for too long, they may dry out.
Enjoy!
35 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
I love it! That raspberry puree sounds absolutely amazing! Great choice for ketchup :)
Reply 2 years ago
i love ur acc and love ur mini cake pops :D
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!
7 years ago
This is great! I'm toying with the idea of making a trifle out of this idea but with layers of 'fries', fruit 'catsup' and whipped cream with jello!
7 years ago
wow
10 years ago on Introduction
Those are some lucky kids you got there. Wish my mom made cake fries lol.
11 years ago on Introduction
These were a visual hit at a party recently... I used strawberries (after straining out the seeds) for the 'ketchup', and took them one step further by using caramel sauce as "gravy" and cream cheese thinned with milk, sugar, and vanilla to stand in as 'ranch dressing'. I served them in those little paperboard boats lined with parchment paper.
My issue was that they break quite easily once broiled and found that while pound cake is a natural choice here for this use, I felt it was missing something; but whipped cream doesn't exactly go with french fries.
All in all, it was fun to do; and yes, they burn very quickly if you don't watch them closely. Literally, it only took 30 seconds on the top rack with the flame on high...
Thanks for the 'ible!
11 years ago on Introduction
These. Are. AWESOME :D
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you!
11 years ago on Step 3
Another way to do this without dirtying your blender is to heat the raspberries in a non-stick skillet or saucepan over low heat. The raspberries will literally liquefy. Add the lemon and sugar (I used to add a bit of cornstarch too!). Then strain out the seeds. I used to do this all the time as a filling for chocolate cake with fudge on top. I love how easy this is, I might bring it to the next family get together they next time they want dessert!!
11 years ago on Introduction
It's a really clever idea. Do you think it would work with home-made pound cake, though?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Absolutely! Just make sure you chill the cake, preferably in the freezer for at least 1 hour before cutting the fries. Otherwise you risk the cake crumbling on you.
11 years ago on Introduction
i like how visual this is and easy to understand!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you!
11 years ago on Introduction
you got my wife begging me to make these for her, very tasty looking. ^-^
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Please post pics if you end up making them. :) thanks.
11 years ago on Introduction
Fantastic presentation, writing, and application of sauce.
Amazing.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!
11 years ago on Introduction
Reminds me of the Ice Cream Desert Baked Potato....
Ice Cream Baked Potato
Now all you have to do is make a common desert that looks like a dinner!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Havent seen that one before. The butter looks so real. :)