grilled cake and pineapple, with toasted coconut

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This dessert is one of those fun, unexpected treats that feels a little fancy but is actually so simple to pull together. Grilled cake and pineapple, with toasted coconut!

Grilled Pineapple with the BEST SAUCE to put on fruit it tastes like cheesecake, createdbydiane

The magic really happens on the grill. As the pineapple heats up, its natural sugars caramelize, creating that irresistible golden edge and deeper, richer flavor.

At the same time, the cake gets lightly toasted, giving it just enough crispness on the outside while staying soft and airy inside.

It’s that contrast of textures that makes every bite so good. You get the warm, slightly crisp cake, the juicy grilled pineapple, and that creamy drizzle tying it all together. Then the toasted coconut adds just the right amount of crunch and a nutty, tropical finish that really takes it over the top.

 

This is the kind of dessert that’s perfect after a summer cookout when the grill is still hot, and you want something quick, impressive, and a little different.

It’s playful, a little nostalgic with that cherry on top, and full of bright, sunny flavors.

Honestly, it feels like a vacation dessert you didn’t have to travel for.

Grilled cake…

I loved the toasted taste and the crispy edges, and so I piled on grilled pineapple and this easy and wonderful sauce, oh, and then it was topped off with toasted coconut and a cherry.

Really, you can’t go wrong with a cherry on top, can you?

 

If you’re looking for a dessert that feels a little extra without any extra effort, this is it.

Sweet, toasty, a little tropical, and completely irresistible, these grilled cake and pineapple bites are guaranteed to disappear fast. So go ahead, make a batch… and maybe don’t plan on leftovers.

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You’ll find my tips on toasting coconut here.

The “sauce” reminds me of a cheesecake-ish filling. It’s great on other fruit as well. You can add vanilla extract to it, or another extract that you prefer.

This would be great with lemon extract and would go wonderfully with a Lemon Cake. 

And don’t miss this other great toasted coconut pineapple recipe for Luau Cupcakes if you feel like baking!

Feel free to double the sauce, you’ll want to dip all types of fruit in it!

Grilled Pineapple with the BEST SAUCE to put on fruit it tastes like cheesecake, createdbydiane
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grilled cake and pineapple, with toasted coconut

This dessert is one of those fun, unexpected treats that feels a little fancy but is actually so simple to pull together. The magic really happens on the grill.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, fruit, sauce
Author: Diane Schmidt - createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 3 oz marshmallow fluff
  • 1 whole Angel Food Cake or pound cake
  • 1 fresh pineapple cut into spears
  • 1 cup toasted coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, lemon extract, coconut extract (all great options)
  • 10-12 Maraschino Cherries drain and blot with a paper towel

Instructions

  • Mix room temperature cream cheese with marshmallow fluff until smooth and creamy. Place this into piping bag.
  • Toast coconut in pan on medium-low heat until golden.
  • Slice Angel Food Cake into 1 1/2 inch-2 inch slices.
  • Preheat grill to 350 degrees.
  • Place pineapple on grill for 10 minutes turning so all sides get heated evenly.
  • Place Angel Food Pieces on Grill the last 4 minutes while you are grilling the pineapple, turning each minute to toast each side. They will then all be done about the same time.
  • Place the cake on the serving plate with a drizzle of the sauce then add the pineapple and another drizzle of sauce, top with toasted coconut and a cherry.

No need to bake, you can pick up an angel food cake or lemon cake at the grocery store, and whip up this whole recipe pretty quickly!

Grilled Cake and Pineapple with toasted Coocnut

 

 

 

 

91 Comments

  7. 5 stars
    Grilled tomatoes, then top with thick slices of buffalo mozzarella and a balsamic reduction! Yummy!!

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  9. How about some grilled garlic bread rounds grilled tomatoes and zucchini with slices of pepperjack on top!

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  18. I’m not entering the contest but you are one awesome lady for grilling and angel food cake. I’m surprised and delighted and it looks wonderful.

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  25. My friend makes a vegetable dish on the grill that has chopped potatoes, fresh mushrooms, onions and peppers. It is so good!

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  43. I would love grilled veges with a sprig of rosemary and thyme – hmmmm and then maybe grilled fruit – I can’t wait to have them.

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  49. I have not been able to find a dough recipe for grilled pizza that I like. Maybe you can share a recipe you find for it. Thanks for the recipes and great giveaway!
    heatherspooner1981 at gmail dot com

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    1. Hi Heather, this is the recipe I’ve used for both pretzels and pizza and I found it to be good. I have found a local place that makes great pizza dough with semolina flour and it’s light and crispy, so I typically purchase it now. I have heard that using bread flour makes the pizza dough have more stretch, which may be worth a try. Also I recently purchased a pizza dough enhancer from King Arthur but haven’t used it yet, but I’m anxious to see how it will work. Hope that is helpful 🙂
      Diane

  52. Definitely grill some watermelon next. It sounds weird, but it works! You can even salt it if you’re feeling especially adventurous.

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  59. I think grilling a cake is pretty awesome- maybe next time grill something more traditional like a pork shoulder (pulled pork)

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  67. What an incredible idea for a dessert! This looks so cool and I bet it is scrumptious!

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  68. As for what you should grill next, I think you should grill peaches and make grilled peach ice cream!

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  72. Gosh, that looks so good! I think you’ve gotten some great suggestions on what to grill next. If you haven’t done the pizza on the grill, you should definitely do that. I think another interesting idea would be to a grilled sandwich of some kind…right on the grill. Something panini-like, I suppose.

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    1. yes I will try the grilled sandwich, was even thinking “Grilled Cheese” . I grill pizza all the time, funny I’ve never blogged it before. I love grilled pizza! Thanks so much Brandie 🙂

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