noun
- a rich, dense cake made with equal weights of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour
Usage: also written as 'poundcake' (one word) or 'pound-cake' (hyphenated); traditional British and American dessert
Examples
- My grandmother's pound cake recipe has been passed down for three generations.
- The bakery sells slices of homemade pound cake with fresh berries.
- Pound cake is often served plain or with a light glaze.
- She baked a pound cake for the church bake sale.
- The dense texture of pound cake makes it perfect for toasting.