The Etymology of “Pound Cake” and the Ingredients Added to Pound Cake During the 19th Century

The pound cake is called as such because traditionally it required 1 lbs of every ingredient including sugar, flour, eggs, and butter, with future recipes during the 19th century requiring the addition of raisins and currants, and just a pinch of spice...


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