Description
Grilled pound cake with macerated strawberries brings summer’s sweetness right to your plate, turning a classic dessert into a warm, caramelized treat that sparks joy with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf pound cake
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish/Optional Toppings:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla Greek yogurt
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb fresh strawberries and combine them with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Let your strawberries rest and release their natural juices for 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat your grill to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and carefully brush each ¾-inch pound cake slice on both sides with the butter.
- Place your buttered cake slices directly on clean grill grates. Cook for 1 minute on each side until golden brown grill marks appear and edges turn crisp.
- Transfer your warm grilled cake slices onto serving plates. Generously spoon the ruby-red macerated strawberries and their sweet syrup over the top.
- Crown your dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla Greek yogurt. Scatter a few fresh mint leaves as a delicate finishing touch.
Notes
- Let the strawberries sit longer for deeper flavor and more syrup, giving your dessert extra richness.
- Butter the pound cake gently to prevent soggy edges and ensure crisp, beautiful grill marks.
- Choose a dense, store-bought or homemade pound cake that can withstand direct grilling without falling apart.
- Serve this dessert warm for the best contrast between the hot, caramelized cake and cool, juicy strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg