In the Northeast and Midwest, it's common to see cheddar melted over a slice of fresh apple pie. So, you could reverse the concept by serving cheddar pound cake topped with green apple compote.

This pound cake gets a savory edge from mellow cheddar cheese mixed into the batter and sprinkled on top. It's excellent with afternoon coffee or tea on its own, but, with Brandy Caramel Apples ...