Grilled Cake and Fruit

By littlefish

Bring the convenience of outdoor cooking to dessert with toasted angel food cake "sandwiches" that hold melted chocolate and are served with grilled fruit. They're really delicious and easy. —Terri Trudeau, San Gabriel, California

Ingredients

• 4 slices angel food cake (1 inch thick)
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
• 1 medium firm banana, cut into fourths
• 8 pineapple chunks
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and diced
• 8 fresh strawberries, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

•Cut a pocket in each slice of cake by cutting from one long side to
within 1/2 in. of the opposite side. Insert a chocolate piece into
each opening; set aside.

•In a small bowl, toss the banana, pineapple and lemon juice; drain.
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sugar and cinnamon. Add
banana and pineapple; toss to coat. Thread onto four 4-in. metal or
soaked wooden skewers.

•Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and
lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a
drip pan. Place fruit over drip pan and grill over indirect medium
heat for 4-6 minutes or until heated through, turning frequently.

•Grill cake for 30-60 seconds on each side or until chocolate is
melted. Remove fruit from skewers. Combine the kiwi, strawberries
and grilled fruit; serve with cake slices. Yield: 4 servings.

Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.