Prepared pound cake can be a time-saving and extremely useful ingredient when you need a tasty treat on the double. From trifles to baked Alaska, here are the yummy things you can do with a pound cake.
19 Pound Cake Desserts That Start with Store-Bought Cake
Updated on Feb. 02, 2021
1/19
Coconut Pound Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
“This cake is easy to make and is always a big hit,” writes Lisa Varner from Charleston, South Carolina. “I like to serve it with ice cream for a double-dose treat!”
2/19
Raspberry Cocoa Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This lovely layered dessert is my husband's favorite. I always make it for our Christmas dinner, but it's excellent after any special meal. —Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta
Here’s everything you need to know about what is a trifle.
3/19
Ginger Pound Cake S'mores
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids love this knockoff of the classic campfire dessert, and adults do too. It's easy to prepare, and any kind of chocolate can be used. These can be made in batches in a cast-iron skillet as well. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
4/19
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a dessert that looks as great as it tastes, this one can't be beat! Layers of rich pound cake, luscious cream and sweet strawberries make this treat very inviting. —Marnie Stoughton, Glenburnie, Ontario
5/19
Mocha Baked Alaskas
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before serving. —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida
6/19
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
From out of the blue this time comes a truly beautiful sight. As soon as folks get a glimpse of it, though, it'll likely disappear fast! Conjured up by CT's cooks, the colorful rainbow cake features pound cake topped with a creamy spread and fresh fruit. An orange "pot" at the rainbow's end is full to the brim for dipping, too. You'll have a good-as-gold treat sure to shine at a St. Patrick's Day party! —or any festive event.
7/19
Slow-Cooked Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tart and tangy fruit sauce is excellent over pound cake or ice cream. I have served this topping many times and have gotten rave reviews from friends and family. —Judith Wasman, Harkers Island, North Carolina
8/19
Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this dish, I set out pecans and butterscotch with kabobs so everyone can customize. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
9/19
Berries & Cream Trifles
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Layers of cubed cake, berries and creamy ricotta mixture make pretty trifles that taste as rich as cheesecake. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri
10/19
Peach & Blueberry Trifle
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This crowd-pleasing summer trifle recipe can be made the night before. I love that you can be flexible with the ingredients. Add any in-season fruit you like! —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
11/19
Blueberry Shortcake Sundaes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These blueberry shortcake sundaes offer a summery conclusion to any meal. I make this recipe quite often. If you need to save even more time in the kitchen, just buy blueberry pie filling and thin it out with a little orange juice. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
12/19
Glazed Pear Shortcakes
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Family and friends will savor every last crumb of this lickety-split dessert. The pound cake absorbs the apricot flavor and the warm sweetness of the pears. Special enough to serve company—and cute, too! —Fran Thomas, St. James City, Florida
13/19
Shortcut Strawberry-Vanilla Dessert
Total Time
15 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and yummy strawberry dessert is loaded with fresh strawberries and a creamy pudding topping. Make sure you make plenty—it disappears quickly. —Christine Johnson, Ricetown, Kentucky
14/19
Red, White ‘n’ Blue Torte
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this tempting torte early in the day and keep it in the refrigerator until it's time for dessert. —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
15/19
Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake! Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the caramelized flavor will make it disappear fast. —Joy Pendley, Ortonville, Michigan
16/19
Fruit Skewers
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
17/19
Red, White ‘n’ Blue Torte
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this tempting torte early in the day and keep it in the refrigerator until it's time for dessert. —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
18/19
Cranberry-Orange Trifle
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this showstopper for many occasions, slightly changing—or adding—ingredients. I sometimes add toasted coconut between the layers. —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
19/19
Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane, Munster, Indiana
