Grilled Pound Cake Recipes

GRILLED POUND CAKE WITH BERRIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, 2 tablespoons sugar and mint; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Beat in remaining sugar. Add lemon juice and zest; beat until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Spread butter over both sides of cake slices. Grill, uncovered, over indirect medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until light golden brown. Serve with berry mixture and whipped cream.

GRILLED POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
• Combine butter and honey in bowl; mix well. Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter mixture onto each side of pound cake slices.
• Place slices onto grill. Grill, turning once, 3-4 minutes or until desired crispness.
• Serve immediately topped with blueberries, strawberries and/or whipped cream, if desired.

GRILLED POUND CAKE WITH GRILLED PEACHES AND CINNAMON-VANILLA SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and cinnamon stick with 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla and let stand for 10 minutes. The syrup can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept refrigerated; reheat until warm before serving.
• Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium heat, making sure the grates are very clean. Brush the cut-sides of the peaches and one side of the pound cake slices with the butter.
• Grill the peaches, cut-side down, until well marked, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into wedges. Grill the pound cake slices, buttered-side-down, until lightly marked, about 2 minutes.
• Serve each slice of pound cake with the wedges of half a peach; drizzle with syrup and top with a dollop of whipped cream.

GRILLED POUND CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE GLAZE AND GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• For the grilled peaches: Prepare the grill to high heat. Lightly brush the cut sides of the peaches with the oil. Grill the peaches, cut-side down, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Boil the wine and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Transfer the peaches to a small dish and spoon the wine mixture over the peaches. Set aside, about 15 minutes.
• For the grilled pound cake: Preheat the grill to high heat. Lightly brush each slice of the cake with the butter on both sides. Place the cake on the grill and cook, about 2 minutes each side. Rotate each cake slice a quarter turn after 1 minute to create a crosshatch of grill marks.
• For the cream cheese glaze: Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, zest and orange juice in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth using a fork or electric mixer.
• Spread the cream cheese glaze on the grilled pound cakes. Place the grilled peaches on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED BUTTER-RUM POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix sour cream and brown sugar; set aside.
• Cut frozen pound cake into 8 slices. On each side, sprinkle with rum, spread with butter and press almonds onto butter. Place cake slices on grilling screen.
• Grill cake uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat about 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. To serve, top cake with sour cream mixture.

GRILLED PEACHES & POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Brush peaches with vinegar and place in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently., Cut pound cake into six slices. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; brush over both sides of cake slices. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until light golden brown. Place cake slices on serving plates and top with peaches and ice cream.

CRISPY GRILLED OKRA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Wash and pat okra dry with a kitchen towel.
• Toss okra in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place okra on the preheated grill, perpendicular to the cooking grate, and cook for 2 minutes per side.

CHOCOLATE FONDUE WITH FRUIT AND GRILLED POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Heat up the grill. Grill the pineapple slices over medium heat until charred on both sides, about 8 minutes.
• Brush the pound cake slices with the melted butter and grill over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes.
• Cut the pound cake into 1 inch cubes and transfer to a plate. Cut the pineapple into 1 inch cubes and transfer to a separate plate along with the apricots.
• In a pan, bring the cream and bourbon to a simmer. Add both of the chocolates and the salt, then remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
• Serve the chocolate with the grilled pound cake and fruit.

GRILLED POUND CAKE SUNDAES

Steps:

• Prepare grill for direct heat cooking.
• Stir together melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set side.
• Coat both sides of pound cake with cooking spray or brush with additional melted butter.
• Grill pound cake over direct heat until lightly browned, turning once, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
• Remove pound cake from grill. Place one piece of cake each on six serving plates.
• Brush tops of pound cake slices with butter mixture.
• Grill pineapple slices over direct heat until lightly browned, turning once, 1 or 2 minutes per side. If using canned pineapple slices adjust cooking time accordingly.
• Toss strawberries, grapes and oranges with 2 Tablespoons sugar.
• Cut each pineapple slice into quarters.
• Top grilled cake with fruit, caramel topping if using, and ice cream.