Pound cake is white, dense, and is perhaps one of the most simplest and
well-known cakes.
Although traditionally it is plain, it is easy to find many flavored,
lighter varieties today. A pound cake is usually baked in loaf form or in
a Bundt pan.
The simplicity and density of the cake makes it a popular sidekick with
fruit or whipped cream. A shortened cake, it has tight grain and elastic
crumb. Pound cake is often flavored with citrus fruits or vanilla. Sour cream is
another new addition to the recipe. It can be topped with a light icing,
glaze or dusted with powdered sugar. However, it is rarely heavily
frosted.
