Grilled Pound Cake; Mexican Chocolate Sauce & Tropical Fruit

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1
Grilled Pound Cake with Mexican Chocolate Sauce and Tropical Fruits
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners ' sugar
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure dried ancho chile powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large mango ( peeled and cut into 1/3-inch wedges )
1 medium papaya , halved ( seeded , peeled and cut into 1/3-inch wedges )
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
6 slices homemade butter pound cake or 6 slices fresh bakery butter pound cake ( 1 1/4-inch )
3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds ( to garnish ) or 3 tablespoons toasted macadamia nuts , chopped ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
516
Sugar
35g
Fat
34g
Grilled pound cake with Mexican chocolate sauce and tropical fruit is a delicious dessert that is perfect for summer. The warm and buttery pound cake is grilled to perfection and served with a rich and spicy chocolate sauce. Fresh mango and papaya add a tropical twist to the dish, while toasted almonds or macadamia nuts provide a crunchy texture. This dessert is great for entertaining or as a sweet treat for family dinners.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, warm 1 cup heavy cream, 3 tbsp confectioners' sugar, rum, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract over medium heat.
2.In another medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup heavy cream, cinnamon, ancho chile powder, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.
3.Add chocolate chips to the cream mixture, let sit for 1-2 minutes, and stir until chocolate is smooth.
4.To grill the pound cake, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Spread each slice with butter and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear.
5.Arrange mango and papaya on each plate, drizzle with Mexican chocolate sauce, and sprinkle with basil.
6.Top with grilled pound cake slices and sprinkle with toasted almonds or macadamia nuts.

PROS

Grilled pound cake is a unique and flavorful dessert that is perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings.

The fresh tropical fruit and rich Mexican chocolate sauce complement the buttery pound cake perfectly.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories, fat, and sugar due to the heavy cream and pound cake.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, the fresh fruit provides a good source of vitamins and minerals.
The chili and cinnamon in the Mexican chocolate sauce have both been linked to reducing inflammation and regulating blood sugar levels.

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