“Hands-down the best pound cake I’ve ever had!” That’s what our cross-tester had to say after they baked this recipe just once. I couldn’t agree more. This sour cream pound cake has the best texture — ...

Though they may seem like a specialty ingredient with a high price point, they’re worth seeking out to bring out a deep ...

Ina Garten's pound cake is renowned for its moist texture and a perfect hint of orange flavor. The cake's unique quality is attributed to the caramelized crust formed by coarse sugar coating the pan.

This classic pound cake is dense yet moist with a rich buttery flavor and golden brown crust. Its simple texture makes it ...

My great-grandmother on my father's side lived a block away from my childhood home. By the time I reached 14, she and I were tight. (She appreciated conversation more than babies.) She baked the best ...

As someone who bakes a lot for work, I like to lean into low-lift, high-reward recipes when I bake for pleasure. Bonus points if it’s as stunning as it is easy to make. This classic sour cream pound ...

See ya, plain pound cake.

A lemon pound cake is one of my favorite types of cakes. Pound cakes are perfect for gifting to a friend or serving as a little afternoon treat. A good lemon one should be moist and tart with a punch ...

From simple loaves to pretty bundts, it's hard to deny the universal appeal of a buttery, fine-crumbed, not-too-sweet pound cake. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than ...

Amelia Simmons, known for her American Cookery cookbook published in 1796, is said to have introduced Americans to pound cake. This was a rich, dense cake originally made with one pound each of butter ...