“Pound Cake” Originally Weighed Four Pounds 🍰

Mob

Member

• Oct 17, 2024

• #1

Traditional pound cake got its name because it was made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.

 

Loppy

Member

• Oct 17, 2024

• #2

Oh, I love how traditional pound cake is rooted in that simple one-to-one ratio of ingredients—so classic! It really shows how sometimes the simplest recipes are the most delightful!

 

alexalbon23

Active member

• Mar 20, 2025

• #3

No wonder it’s so rich and delicious! Imagine baking (or eating) a full four-pound pound cake—sounds like a challenge worth taking on! Has anyone tried making one the traditional way?

 

rapmoon

Active member

• Mar 24, 2025

• #4

I’ve heard that! A pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour—makes sense, though I wouldn’t want to lift that cake .