Grilled Pound Cake with Mascarpone Cream and Blueberries
This Grilled Pound Cake with Mascarpone Cream and Blueberries is an easy dessert that’s perfect for summer. Slices of pound cake are lightly grilled and topped with mascarpone whipped cream and blueberries. Fast, fresh, and simple to prepare, this dish is ready in less than 20 minutes and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Remember when I shared these Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar with you last week?
Well, I’ve been hooked on grilling foods ever since.
Now, you may say that I’m a “fake” griller, as I’ve been using my new grill pan, instead of an actual grill. But, the hubster is the grill master around here, so I just didn’t want to take that title away from him, know what I mean?
Well, it really comes down to that I just don’t want to use a grill. I’ll leave that to the hubster and stick with cooking indoors, please!
I may or may not have a few more grilled recipes coming your way, but until then, it’s time to talk about pound cake. It’s no secret that it’s one of my go-to desserts. From this Strawberry Pound Cake, to that Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle, and this Berry Vanilla Pudding Pound Cake Trifle, I love it all.
But grilled pound cake? That takes my love for this dessert to a whole new level. I realize it’s not a new thing, but, it’s new for me, so now I get to share it with you! And if you’ve tried grilled pound cake before, then I think you might just share in my love for this special cake.
This Grilled Pound Cake with Mascarpone Cream and Blueberries is an easy dessert that’s perfect for summer. Slices of pound cake are lightly grilled and topped with mascarpone whipped cream and blueberries. Fast, fresh, and simple to prepare, this dish is ready in less than 20 minutes and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Since I’m all about the easy recipes, I used Sara Lee frozen pound cake, as it’s my favorite kind. I’ve used it in several other recipes, and it never disappoints. It also serves as the perfect cake, with the light and airy texture.
To grill the pound cake, I sliced it into thick pieces and then lightly buttered each side. I placed the pound cake onto my grill pan (feel free to also use a regular grill!) and cooked it for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cake had light grill marks. Easy peasy, right?
Now, for that mascarpone cream! You make this whipped cream the same way that you would the regular kind, except that you add in some mascarpone cheese. It gives the whipped cream a hint of flavor and tastes oh-so good. If you haven’t tried this yet, I think you will love it. It’s milder than cream cheese, but still has a touch of sweetness.
Once the pound cake is grilled and the whipped cream is made, it’s time to assemble the dessert. I used blueberry jam and fresh blueberries on top, just for extra flavor. It had a hint of sweetness to the cake and gives it the perfect summer touch!
So grab those ingredients and whip up this easy Grilled Pound Cake with Mascarpone Cream and Blueberries. I guarantee it will become a new favorite treat!
Looking for more easy desserts? I’ve got you covered!
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
- Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Loaves
- Fresh Peach Cake
- Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Cookie Butter Crescents
- Strawberry Mousse
Grilled Pound Cake with Mascarpone Cream and Blueberries
Ingredients
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 loaf pound cake, homemade or frozen, cut into 1 inch slices
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, to coat both sides of each slice of pound cake
- ½ cup blueberry jam
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until smooth and creamy.
- Add heavy cream and beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat grill pan (or gas grill) to medium heat. Lightly butter each side of pound cake slices.
- Place each slice onto grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks form. Remove from pan. Repeat with rest of pound cake slices.
- To assemble, top each slice with a dollop of mascarpone cream, about 1 tablespoon of blueberry jam, and fresh blueberries. Serve immediately.
I think it’s sweet you leave the outdoor grilling to the hubster and use the indoor grill yourself.. I understand not wanting to dull the hubs grilling shine. Lol! So I have grilled pound cake once a long time ago and completely forgot allllll about it! So thank you for posting this, Gayle!!! This looks seriously delicious! Love that whipped mascarpone and fresh blueberry/jam combo! This is summer at its finest! Pinned of course! Cheers!
Thank you, Cheyanne! I much prefer using the indoor grill…safer for me! 🙂 And the mascarpone makes this cake, it’s SO good!
I’ve heard of grilling pound cake before but would you believe I’ve never actually tried it?? I don’t know what’s stopping me because this looks INSANELY delicious, Gayle! Love love LOVE that mascarpone topping and blueberries!
Thank you, Sarah! Grilled pound cake is life changing! 🙂
I have never tried pound cake, but anything with blueberries on gets the thumbs up form me. We can’t get enough blueberries at the moment. beautiful photos too!
Thank you, Dannii! I think you will be hooked on pound cake if you try it, it’s SO good!
What a great flavor combo and I love the color. Great share Gayle 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, Puja!
I cheat and use my indoor grill pan sometimes because I don’t want to leave my air conditioned house! haha I’ve grilled angel food cake and loved it, but have yet to try pound cake. This looks amazing, especially with that cream and blueberry sauce! This is such a pretty dessert, Gayle
Angel food cake sounds delicious to grill, too! Thanks for the kind words, Marcie!
This is summer comfort all the way!! Love the sweetness that concentrates on the pound cake from the grilling…Great idea, Gayle! Pinned!
Thanks, Annie! I wish I would’ve thought of this sooner! 🙂
Love this! I’ve wanted to try grilled poundcake for ages, but I’ve just never gotten around to it. You make me want to change that! 🙂
I think you’ll love this, Blair!
Haha yes! I totally use my indoor grill pan and leave the outdoor one to my husband…and I am totally trying this pound cake next! It looks delicious and I love the mascarpone and blueberries!
Glad we’re the same way, Kelly! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words!
Love pound cake and this one looks fantastic! Love the combination! Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks, Mira! I think you would love it!
Girl this looks delicious!!! I love Sara Lee’s pound cake and it tastes amazing if eaten straight out of the freezer!! 😛 hehe I love how fancy you made a simple pound cake look! Perfect for gatherings!
Aren’t those pound cakes the best? Thanks for the kind words, Ami!
Bring on the Sara Lee! Yay!
Hey, it’s not “fake” grilling if you’re using a grill pan. Those things are HEAVY. Props to you!
This looks so incredible!
Haha very true! It is a heavy pan. Thanks, Mir!
Out of all the things I’ve grilled over the years, how have I missed out on grilling CAKE? Not anymore – yum!
Grilling cake is the BEST! Thanks, Kate!
I love pound cake, but never tried it grilled! Looks delicious with the mascarpone cream on top 😀
Thank you, Nadia! The mascarpone makes this extra delicious!
This is amazing Gayle!! That cream and those blueberries really make this dish! This is the perfect summer treat!
Thanks, Annie! I’m hooked on grilling pound cake, especially when mascarpone is involved!
What a perfect summer dessert, Gayle! I bet that grilled pound cake is just wonderful. Mascarpone cream and blueberries make the perfect toppings! Have a great weekend!
Thank you, Keri!
I have never tried grilling pound cake, I must give it a shot, sounds so good! love the mascarpone and blueberries, yum!
Thanks, Manali! Grilled pound cake is the best!