This summer try this Grilled Pound Cake with Berries as it is a perfect dessert to enjoy this summer!
How to make Grilled Pound Cake with Berries
The first thing you will want to do is make the berry topping, which is quite easy. All you do is add some sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a bowl, sprinkle some sugar on top and wait for the magic to happen. What I mean by waiting for the magic to happen is when you put sugar on berries, they start to release its natural flavor creating its own syrup, if you will. This process is called macerating. In this recipe, I even had some fresh basil and I added that to the berries for an extra pop of flavor. You can do the same or add vanilla bean, mint, or even a touch of a different extract. That is totally up to you.
As far as the pound cake, you can either make a Butter Pound Cake, slice the cake, brush it on both sides with butter, and grill on both sides. Or, you can buy a premade Pound Cake, ( I used Sarah Lee Pound Cake), and continue the process as I just explained. Once you have grilled the pound cake on both sides, you simply top with berry topping and whipped cream! You see, this is one of the easiest yet most delicious desserts you can make.
Grilled Pound Cake with Berries
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
This Grilled Pound Cake with Berries dessert recipe is perfect for the summer! The cake is buttery and and moist and the berries ad perfectly sweetened with its own natural flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Pound Cake
- 4 tbsp. Butter, melted
- 1 pint strawberries, sliced
- 4 oz. blueberries
- 4 oz. raspberries
- 2 tsp. Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 8 oz. Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add the berries, sprinkle with sugar, add the lemon zest and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bring a grill pan or rack to medium/ high heat.
- Slice the pound cake and brush on both sides with butter. Grill the cake on both sides for about 1 minute and remove from the grilling pan/rack.
- Plate with 1-2 slices of Grilled Pound Cake, top with 1-2 tablespoons of berry topping, and add a dollop of whipped topping and serve.
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Category: Desserts
Great post! Thank you for breaking this down so well. I haven’t tried most of these products but I’m interested in trying them.
I think this may be my new summer dessert! Super casual, but at the same time could work great for a summer dinner party. I really love this!
Grilling pound cake sounds so good!! I make a lot of loaf cakes for dessert when we have friends coming over; next time I’m going to try slicing them first and putting them on the grill. Do you think they would be as good grilled ahead of time, or is it best to wait and grill them immediately before serving?
This is something I would serve once finished.
I love this dessert upgrade for the summer! Fresh berries and grilled pound cake, this looks like dessert.
I have never heard of grilling pound cake!!! What an amazing idea…need to make this SOON!!! Love your recipes – thanks for sharing all of them with us ????
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I have never heard of grilled pound cake but so hungry just looking at all this pictures ! This is awesome
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Grilled poundcake is a favorite summer dessert in my house. This recipe looks easy, gorgeous, and perfect for all this summer sunshine!
What a gorgeous summer dessert. I never think to make dessert on the grill, but this looks so tasty! Love that you add all the different berries to this recipe.
Thank you Michelle!
Yum, I have never thought of grilling a cake before, but the flavour you get with this is awesome!! A new fav
I love pound cake, but I’ve never had it grilled. What a brilliant idea! This is so perfect for summer. Thank for sharing!
Thanks Amanda!
I love how everyone is grilling everything during the summer.
Man, I need to get me a grill because grilled desserts? GAME CHANGER!!
I love the sound of grilled pound cake. Def want to try that! The addition of all that fresh fruit and whipped cream really makes this a fab summer dessert!
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Thanks Jacqueline!
We are always looking for new ideas for grilled desserts – this look so quick and yummy. Can’t wait to try it!
I never thought of grilling a dessert until recently… Looks delicious!
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My wife would love this! I’ll surprise her with this marvelous dish in this upcoming weekend. Thanks for sharing!
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Come back and let me know how she likes it Jamie!
Why must you always tease me with these outrageously delicious recipes? ???? I’m coming to your house for dinner! Haha, just kidding of course!
You’re welcome!
I love how everyone is grilling everything during the summer this is a really amazing recipe
Wow such a nice recipe. Loved it