1. Prepare the Components:
* Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries. If they are large, cut them in half or quarters so they are a similar size to your cake cubes. Pat them dry gently.
* Cake: Cut your pound cake or angel food cake into 1 to 1.5-inch cubes. Try to make them fairly uniform in size for even grilling. Stale or day-old cake works particularly well as it’s a bit drier and holds up better.

2. Soak Wooden Skewers (if using):
* If you are using wooden or bamboo skewers, place them in a shallow dish of water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This will prevent them from charring too much or catching fire on the grill.

3. Make the Glaze (Optional):
* In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is mostly dissolved. This glaze will help the cake caramelize and add a lovely flavor.

4. Assemble the Skewers:
* Thread the cake cubes and strawberries alternately onto the skewers. A common pattern is cake-strawberry-cake-strawberry, ending with either.
* Leave a little space at each end of the skewer for easier handling.
* Don’t pack the items too tightly together; a little space allows for more even grilling.
* If using the glaze, lightly brush it over the cake cubes on the skewers. You can also lightly brush the strawberries if desired.

5. Preheat the Grill:
* Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350-400°F or 175-200°C).
* Clean the grill grates well to prevent sticking and any savory flavors from transferring. You can lightly oil the grates with a neutral oil using a paper towel held with tongs.

6. Grill the Skewers:
* Place the assembled skewers directly on the preheated grill grates.
* Grill for about 2-4 minutes per side. You are looking for the cake to become golden brown with nice grill marks and slightly crispy edges, and for the strawberries to soften slightly and get a gentle char.
* Watch them closely! The sugar in the cake (and glaze, if using) can cause them to burn quickly. Use tongs to turn them gently for even cooking.
* The total grilling time will be around 6-10 minutes, depending on your grill’s heat and how caramelized you like them.

7. Serve Immediately:
* Once grilled to perfection, carefully remove the skewers from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter.
* Serve warm with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
* Garnish with fresh mint leaves, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.