This grilled pound cake is perfect for brunch or dessert – buttery pound cake grilled to crispy perfection and topped with ice cream, whipped cream, or berries.

When I was a kid, I spent many summers in Georgia.

My stepmother’s family lived there, and I always had a blast visiting. I spent my days exploring the mountains, drinking fresh, natural spring water, picking fresh watercress from the backyard stream, and waking up early every morning to feed apples to the horses down the lane.

I spent my nights playing Rook and eating WAY TOO MANY canned figs. It was the perfect feral kid summer. However, my great Aunt Sarah always had two rules – take a packed lunch with you before exploring and always eat breakfast.

She packed me a grilled pound cake with fresh fruit for breakfast one morning. It was easy for her to use up the pound cake from the night before, and it started my obsession with all things pound cake-related.

The great thing about grilled poundcake is that it elevates the buttery flavors even more. It is tender and slightly buttery with crispy edges that pair perfectly with the sweetness of blueberry compote, ice cream, whipped cream, or eaten plain.

Feel like making cake from scratch? Try this super easy butter cake recipe!

Ingredients needed

• Pound cake
• Salted butter
• Grill or grill pan
• Toppings of your choice

How to make grilled pound cake

Do you know what makes this dessert a total showstopper? It’s so easy to make and can be made before any food-centered gathering.

1. Lightly butter both sides of your pound cake.
2. Add to a preheated grill or grill pan.
3. Cook until each side is lightly browned and toasted.
4. Serve with fresh fruit, ice cream, whipped cream, etc.