Prepare to revolutionize your dessert game with a mouthwatering treat that transforms the classic pound cake into a grilled masterpiece! Imagine warm, golden-brown cake with crispy edges, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, and a decadent chocolate drizzle. This simple yet spectacular dessert will make you the star of any summer gathering, turning heads and delighting taste buds with its irresistible combination of warm and cold, crispy and smooth textures.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf pound cake, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup fresh berries
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Remove pound cake from packaging and slice into 1/2 inch thick pieces, ensuring each slice is uniform and sturdy.
- Allow butter to soften at room temperature for easier spreading. Gently butter both sides of each pound cake slice using a pastry brush or soft spatula.
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F). Ensure grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Place buttered pound cake slices directly on the hot grill, cooking for approximately 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown grill marks appear and edges become slightly crisp.
- Carefully remove grilled pound cake slices and transfer to serving plates, allowing them to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Top each grilled pound cake slice with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, positioning it elegantly on the warm cake.
- Garnish with fresh mixed berries, arranging them artfully around the ice cream and cake.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce in a decorative pattern over the ice cream and cake, creating an appealing visual presentation.
- Serve immediately while the cake is still warm and the ice cream is cold, ensuring the perfect temperature contrast.
Tips
- Choose a sturdy pound cake that can withstand grilling without falling apart. Day-old cake works best.
- Ensure your grill or grill pan is preheated to medium-high heat for those perfect golden-brown grill marks.
- Butter the cake slices generously but evenly to prevent burning and promote beautiful caramelization.
- Watch the cake closely while grilling - it only needs 1-2 minutes per side to develop a crisp exterior.
- Use fresh, high-quality vanilla ice cream and ripe berries for maximum flavor impact.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect temperature contrast between warm grilled cake and cold ice cream.
- Experiment with different chocolate sauces or try caramel for a unique twist on this classic dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 620kcal
Carbohydrates: 88g
Protein: 8g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 125mg
