Have you ever wondered what sets pound cake apart from any other? The answer actually lies within the name itself. The original recipe was made using one pound of each of the primary ingredients — ...

Indulge in the classic taste of a traditional dessert with our step-by-step guide on how to make old fashioned lemon pound cake. This timeless recipe highlights the perfect balance of tangy lemon zest ...

Food history buffs say pound cakes, as written recipes, date back to the early 1700s. The name "pound cake" simply described the recipe: a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. Such a cake ...

Baked Alaska This showstopping dessert from the 1860s is making a dramatic comeback in upscale restaurants and bakeries.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Yield: About 10 servings 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1. Position a rack ...