Pound cake is so called because it is traditionally made with a pound each of flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Take, for instance, this mid-18 th-century recipe: Take a Pound of Butter, beat it in an ...

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When hosting a crowd for the holidays, make it easy on yourself and choose recipes, such as this Marbled Pecan Pound Cake, that can be made ahead. Pound cakes are popular not only for their delicious ...

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

You'll need three lemons and a short list of pantry staples to make this moist, tender pound cake that's equally perfect for breakfast or dessert. The sweet-tart lemon glaze dresses the loaf up and ...

Whether you want a non-fried, oil-based dessert for Hanukkah or a loaf cake to serve with tea, Beth Lee’s marble pound cake fits the bill. The recipe, featured in the San Jose OMG! Yummy blogger’s ...

HYDE PARK, N.Y. - Fill the house with the sweet aroma of freshly baked pound cake this Mother's Day. Moist and buttery, the Culinary Institute of America's marble pound cake evokes more than a hint of ...

One of my favorite recipes to make for birthdays or special occasions is a mocha swirl poundcake from "Moosewood Cookbook." It has a lovely crumbly texture, yet it's quite moist. It also has wonderful ...