Grilled Pound Cake With Strawberries and Cream

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Summer is finally here! As we all know, one of the hallmarks of the summer is the smell of grills being fired up after long winters and the sounds of people gathering on their decks to enjoy the sun. Ice cold drinks, grilled meals, and good company are what we wait for every year. As a Canadian cook, I love the versatility of cooking over a fire and eagerly wait every year for our brief northern summers. This grilled pound cake is my new favorite summer dessert.

Everyone has that one main course that they can’t wait to grill, but what of dessert? This year, instead of turning off the grill after the mains are done, keep it on and impress your guests! This grilled pound cake is sure to delight, and can be used multiple ways.

Here, I top it with strawberries and cream, but you can create your own flavor combinations with whatever you like.

Grilling this sweet and buttery pound cake gives it such a delicious depth of flavor. You get notes of caramelization from the sugar, and toasty brown butter flavors as well. The smoky char of the grill takes it over the top and it is sure to impress at your next BBQ.

Some other ideas for pairing with your grilled pound cake:

Grilled peaches or pineapple
Ice cream and caramel sauce
Bananas and peanut butter
Toasted marshmallow and chocolate sauce
Blueberries and honey

Let your imagination run wild!

Tips for success:

Make the pound cake the day before so it has time to cool thoroughly
Be sure to cream the batter the full length of time. If it is not fluffy enough, the cake can become flat and much more dense. This will also prevent it from coming out greasy
Add the flour and milk in stages to ensure proper incorporation and a smooth batter
Make sure to monitor your cake for doneness; it can overcook easily if left too long resulting in a dry cake
Clean your grill! Make sure that the grills are clear of other food debris and lightly greased before grilling your pound cake slices

Let me know how you dressed up your grilled pound cake in the comments!

Happy grilling!

Traditional Pound Cake

This tender and delicious pound cake is great for any occasion, and can be used in a variety of applications

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword bundt cake, cake, dessert, pound cake, vanilla cake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings 2 loaves

Equipment

Stand mixer

Ingredients

1 lb Butter soft
2 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
6 eggs room temperature
4 c flour
1 c milk room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°
Line two 9" loaf pans with parchment, or grease your bundt pan liberally.
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars on medium low for 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy
Gradually add in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding another
Add the vanilla and salt
Add ⅓ of the flour, and once it is mostly incorporated, add ⅓ of the milk. Repeat this step two more times.
Pour your batter into your prepared pans
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a testing skewer comes out cleanly, and the top of the cakes are firmed.

For the whipped cream:

1 c 35% cream, chilled
1/4 c confectioner’s sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Whip the cream in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Add in the sugar and vanilla and whip until stiff peaks form. Keep chilled until serving.

To grill:

Slice your cake into at least 1/2″ slices. Any thinner and they risk falling apart. Grill your cake slices on a clean, greased grill on medium high heat until both sides are toasted and grill marks are achieved. Serve with your toppings.

This recipe was proudly featured in the Spring 2021 issue of 50+ Lifestyle magazine.

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