Have you ever wondered what sets pound cake apart from any other? The answer actually lies within the name itself. The original recipe was made using one pound of each of the primary ingredients — ...

I absolutely LOVE pound cake. It is my all-time favorite dessert. Ever since I was big enough to sit at my grandmother's table, I've been fascinated by the process of how butter, flour, sugar and eggs ...

Grandma, Nana, Meemaw—no matter what you called your grandmother, there's a good chance you were a fan of her cooking and baking. Grandmothers just know how to put together a fabulous dish to feed the ...

We love pound cake whether it’s from the store or homemade. If you are short on time but still want the wow-factor, this no ...

When was the last time a cake slapped you in the face? Was it at a wedding reception or a baby’s first birthday? It was probably a messy ordeal that included being covered with frosting and crumbs.

When weeknights get hectic, dessert is usually the first thing to fall off the menu, but it doesn't have to be. These recipes ...

The secret here is that there is no secret: It’s the classic “pound” cake with equal weights of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. Back in the day of easy grocery runs and well-stocked kitchens, I tested ...

Ina Garten has built a food empire through her Barefoot Contessa brand. It started out as a small, East Hampton specialty foods store, but through the years, Garten turned it into a series of 12 ...

The first printed recipe for true pound cake dates to 1747, but the debate over the definition of mock pound cake continues ...

Baking addict Sally McKenney Quinn is the author of the popular blog and cookbook Sally’s Baking Addiction as well as PEOPLE.com‘s newest blogger. Check back each month for her latest easy-to-follow ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pound cakes are one of those classic comfort food desserts that have been around for ages, but that doesn ...