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Pound cake: the name comes from proportion, but recipes vary

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 13:13 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 13:13

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Pound cake takes its name from a traditional formula with equal quantities of butter, sugar, flour and eggs.

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Pound cake takes its name from a traditional formula with equal quantities of butter, sugar, flour and eggs. King Arthur’s modern version changes the proportions and adds a little baking powder. [1]

The name therefore cannot reconstruct every recipe’s exact formula. Check the quantities and how air is incorporated. The source alternates dry and liquid ingredients to limit excessive mixing. A dense, buttery crumb can be an intended characteristic rather than evidence that the cake has failed.

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  1. [1] King Arthur Baking — king arthurs original pound cake ↗