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13 Ways To Ruin a Pound Cake

Avoid these mistakes to ensure a perfect pound cake every time.

Eggnog Pound Cake
Photo: Jennifer Davick

Mistake: Not measuring accurately

Be sure to use dry measuring cups for flour and sugar. Spoon flour into the cups and lightly level with the straight edge of a small offset spatula or knife. Extra sugar or leavening causes a cake to fall; extra flour makes it dry.


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