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BBQ Dessert That Brings the Wow Factor - Grilled Pound Cake With Caramelized Peaches

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 store-bought pound cake (loaf, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces)
  • 4 ripe peaches (halved, pitted, and cut into thick wedges)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or grapeseed)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
  • Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and clean the grill: Heat to medium-high. Scrape the grates clean and oil them lightly to prevent sticking.
  • Prep the peaches: In a bowl, toss peach wedges with oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon if using. The sugar helps with caramelization.
  • Make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, remaining brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. This will brush onto the pound cake.
  • Grill the peaches: Place peaches cut side down. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the fruit softens. Move to indirect heat if they char too fast.
  • Brush and grill the cake: Lightly brush both sides of each pound cake slice with the butter-sugar glaze. Grill 45–60 seconds per side until golden with crisp edges. Don’t walk away—this goes fast.
  • Assemble: Place a warm slice of grilled pound cake on each plate. Top with a few peach wedges, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a drizzle of any leftover glaze. Add mint if you like.
  • Serve immediately: This dessert shines when the cake is warm and the ice cream is just starting to melt.