Butter, 1 3/4 inch thick slice
Homemade or purchased pound cake
3 to 4 tbsp. hot fudge sauce
2 scoops French vanilla custard ice cream
Whipped cream
Chopped nuts (optional)
Maraschino cherries (optional)

1. For each serving, on a lightly buttered griddle or skillet, cook cake over medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side until brown, turning once.

2. Meanwhile, heat the fudge sauce in a microwave oven or on range top.

3. To serve, place pound cake on dessert plate. Top with hot fudge sauce, then the ice cream, the whipped cream, chopped nuts and the cherry, if desired. Makes 1 serving.