This genius basil sugar topping would make any cake sparkle, but it’s especially dazzling on this simple, golden pound cake from Thalia Ho. With earthy and sweet notes abound, the garnish can be paired with lots of things including cookies, all sorts of fruits, and even toast. Set it out for a picnic or barbecue, but whatever you do: Don’t skimp! GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3mzMhlr

PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 30 minutes
SERVES: three 5x3-inch (14x8-centimeter) loaves (or one 9x5-inch loaf)

INGREDIENTS

Pound Cake
3/4 cup (1½ sticks/170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon iodized salt
1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup plus 1½ tablespoons (100 milliliters) buttermilk

Basil Sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (10 grams) packed basil leaves
Zest of ½ large lemon

Recipe adapted slightly from Wild Sweetness: Recipes Inspired by Nature (Harper Design, March 2021).

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