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5-Ingredient Grilled Pineapple Pound Cake

Delicious 5-Ingredient Grilled Pineapple Pound Cake recipe with step-by-step instructions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 thick slice pound cake (Sara Lee recommended)
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 slice fresh pineapple (1/2-inch thick)
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tiny pinch flaky sea salt
  • 1 sprig fresh mint

Method
 

  1. While your grill heats, whip the chilled heavy cream with the vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt until soft peaks form—this takes just 1-2 minutes and ensures you have fresh whipped cream ready for plating. Set aside. I like to chill my whisk and bowl beforehand to get the cream to soft peaks faster without over-whipping.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly on both sides of the pound cake slice. Once the grill is hot, place the cake directly on the grates and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until you see golden-brown grill marks and the cake is warmed through. The butter helps create those beautiful caramelized edges.
  3. While the cake is grilling or immediately after, sprinkle the light brown sugar evenly over both sides of the fresh pineapple slice. Place it on the grill alongside or after the cake, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and marked. The sugar will caramelize in the heat, creating a sweet, slightly charred crust that complements the buttered cake beautifully.
  4. Place the grilled pound cake on a plate, then top with the grilled pineapple slice. Spoon the whipped cream from Step 1 generously over the top, then garnish with a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately while everything is still warm.