pound cake

noun

1. a rich, sweet cake made originally with approximately a pound each of butter, sugar, and flour.

pound cake

noun

1. a rich fruit cake originally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, and flour

Word History and Origins

Origin of pound cake¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

Thin slices of toasted pound cake work surprisingly well, and feel a little louche in a good way.

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They are plain like a glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut, or a slice of pound cake, or a piece of shortbread, or even your favorite sugar cookie - meaning they are best kind of plain.

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“Black House” attendees socialize in the kitchen over slices of pizza and homemade pound cake.

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An obituary for Hall described her as the parent of a son and a stepson, a devoted member of her church and a talented cook known for delicious pound cakes.

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Cold-oven pound cake is renowned for its caramelized crust and tall rise.

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