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 a rich fruit cake originally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, and flour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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

Her family couldn't go anywhere without being stopped, having to talk to so and so, or get hemmed up into having iced tea and pound cake on somebody's porch.

From Literature

Frozen strawberries and a store bought pound cake make putting this together a cinch and it is truly a crowd pleaser.

From Salon