The secret to this decadent dessert is the butter sauce which is poured right into the cake after baking. It’s the trick to ...

Who can resist an old-fashioned Southern cake laden with butter, sugar, and cream? asked Charles Perry in the Los Angeles Times. Personally, I seldom eat desserts, and when I do, I prefer pie.

You've probably heard the terms "shortcake" and "pound cake." But other than their similar-sounding measuring unit names, what's the difference between the two?

and butter. All four of those ingredients were fairly inexpensive, making it a great staple for the average household. Nowadays, pound cake is an iconic component of the Southern table.