pound cake
noun
Definition of pound cake
: a rich butter cake made with a large proportion of eggs and shortening
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Origin and Etymology of pound cake
from the original recipe prescribing a pound of each of the principal ingredients
First Known Use: 1743
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pound cake
noun
Definition of pound cake for English Language Learners
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: a rich cake made with a large amount of butter and eggs
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