Grilled Sunny Lemon Pound Cake with Raspberries
A light, summery dessert featuring grilled lemon pound cake topped with honeyed raspberries and a hint of fresh lemon zest. Perfect for warm weather, this easy-to-make treat can be served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lemon pound cake (store-bought or homemade), sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberries:
- In a small bowl, gently toss the raspberries with 1 tablespoon of honey (or maple syrup) and the lemon zest. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while grilling the pound cake.
- Grill the Pound Cake:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (or use a grill pan on the stovetop).
- Brush both sides of each slice of pound cake with melted butter.
- Place the pound cake slices on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the cake is warm and slightly crispy.
- Assemble:
- Remove the grilled pound cake slices from the grill and transfer them to serving plates.
- Top each slice with a spoonful of the honeyed raspberries.
- Serve:
- For an extra indulgent touch, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- The grilled pound cake provides a lovely smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the tangy raspberries and lemon zest.
- You can use store-bought lemon pound cake or make your own for a more personalized touch.
- The optional whipped cream or vanilla ice cream adds richness, making this a versatile dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with topping
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg