Poundcake with strawberries is a classic, simple dessert. We’ve elevated this version by toasting the poundcake slices until golden brown, serving them on a base of a rich chocolate syrup and topping them with macerated strawberries, chocolate whipped cream. Adding a chocolate-covered strawberry on top also adds a nice finish.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, plus more for drizzling
- 1 quart strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 slices pound cake
Instructions
- Beat the heavy cream and chocolate syrup in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use. Hull and chop all but 6 strawberries and toss them with the sugar in a separate bowl; set aside.
- Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth. Dip the 6 whole strawberries in the melted chocolate, then transfer to a sheet of parchment paper and let set.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pound cake slices and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Wipe out the skillet and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the chopped strawberries and 1 tablespoon water and cook until juicy, about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle some chocolate syrup on each plate. Top each with a piece of pound cake, some of the chopped strawberries and their juices, a dollop of the chocolate whipped cream and a chocolate-covered strawberry.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 428 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 89 mg |
| Sodium | 140 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 428 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 89 mg |
| Sodium | 140 mg |
Reviews
Awesome! This is a must and it will impress your guests, plus it is so easy to make. The only downside is the strawberries are warm when the chocolate whipped cream goes on top and it starts to melt quickly. Put it together in front of your guests. My husband loved it. Enjoy!