Cinnamon-Seared Cake

Grilled pound cake slices are topped with strawberries and cream.


Cinnamon-Seared Cake


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 16 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  16-ounce carton  frozen sliced strawberries in syrupOn Sale
  • 1  10-3/4-ounce  frozen pound cake, thawedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  whipping cream, whippedOn Sale
  •     Ground cinnamonOn Sale
  •     Toasted slivered almondsOn Sale

Directions
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Thaw strawberries; do not drain. Place strawberries in a blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. Chill. Meanwhile, cut thin slices off each end of pound cake. Cut remaining cake into six thick slices. In a bowl stir together butter and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; spread over one side of each cake slice. Grill slices, buttered side down, on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and grill 1 to 2 minutes more. (Or, cook cake on a griddle over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side.) To serve, divide strawberries among 6 dessert dishes. Top each with a pound cake slice, buttered side up. Spoon on whipped cream and sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Top with almonds. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 360, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 223 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Total Sugar 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 53%, Calcium 3%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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