Description
These Pineapple Upside Down Cake Kabobs offer a fun and easy twist on the classic dessert, combining moist pound cake, juicy pineapple, and sweet maraschino cherries grilled to perfection with a buttery brown sugar glaze. Perfect for summer barbecues or a creative treat on a stick, these kabobs deliver caramelized flavors and a delightful char with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Kabobs
- 1 (16-ounce) store-bought pound cake or homemade, cut into cubes
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 12 maraschino cherries, stems removed
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Nonstick cooking spray
For the Glaze
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates or spray them with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Thread the pound cake cubes, pineapple chunks, and maraschino cherries alternately onto the skewers, repeating the pattern until each skewer is full.
- Brush with Glaze: Generously brush each kabob with the brown sugar butter mixture, coating all sides to ensure great caramelization while grilling.
- Grill the Kabobs: Place the kabobs on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally to toast the cake evenly and lightly char the pineapple.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the grill and serve immediately. For an extra indulgence, drizzle with additional butter mixture or accompany with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 to 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent them from burning.
- If you do not have access to a grill, you can bake the kabobs in the oven at 400°F (205°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until toasted and caramelized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
