pound cake

noun

: a rich butter cake made with a large proportion of eggs and shortening

Examples of pound cake in a Sentence

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Whip up some scones, cookies, or pound cake, and portion them into pastry bags for guests to grab. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 Place cut strawberries in the center of this pound cake for a sweet surprise. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Fresh raspberries are mixed into this pound cake's batter, and Earl Grey tea infuses it with floral and citrus notes. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026 The result is a hefty cake with a moist, tender crumb that needs little to no frosting (think of pound cake or banana bread). Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pound cake

Word History

Etymology

from the original recipe prescribing a pound of each of the principal ingredients

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pound cake was in 1743

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“Pound cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pound%20cake. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

pound cake

noun
: a cake made with a large amount of butter and eggs

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