Grilled Pound Cake Sundaes
Elevate your dessert game with these decadent Grilled Pound Cake Sundaes, the ultimate sweet treat that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. This recipe transforms buttery pound cake—store-bought or homemade—into caramelized perfection with a quick grill, adding a subtle smoky flavor and delightfully crisp edges. Topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, rich caramel and chocolate sauces, fresh berries, and fluffy whipped cream, this sundae is a symphony of textures and flavors. Customize with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a sprig of mint for a touch of elegance, and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dessert ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for summer barbecues or any occasion when you want a unique twist on classic sweets, these sundaes are easy to create yet undeniably indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf pound cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 0.25 cup caramel sauce
- 0.25 cup chocolate sauce
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 0.5 cup fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
Slice the pound cake into 1-inch thick slices. You should have about 4 slices for 4 servings.
Lightly spread butter on both sides of each pound cake slice.
Place the buttered pound cake slices on the preheated grill or grill pan. Grill each side for about 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly caramelized. Remove from the grill and set aside.
To assemble the sundaes, place a grilled pound cake slice on each serving plate.
Top each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate sauce evenly over the ice cream and cake.
Add a dollop of whipped cream to each sundae.
Sprinkle fresh berries and chopped nuts (if using) over the top.
Garnish with a fresh mint leaf for an elegant touch, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.2 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.8 g | 409% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 553 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 1447 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.8 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1236 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
