Vanilla pound cake is a timeless classic that has graced dessert tables for generations. Its simplicity, moist texture ...

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

It called for a pound of flour, a pound of sugar ... A handy mnemonic device like the "pound cake" made it much easier to pass along from person to person. And spread it did.

Nowadays, pound cake is an iconic component of the Southern table. It’s also rarely made with four pounds of ingredients today—which is good news if you don’t have a whole village to feed.