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  4. 21 Tube Pan Cake Recipes That Will Convince You to Get Yours Out

21 Tube Pan Cake Recipes That Will Convince You to Get Yours Out

By Mary Shannon Wells
March 25, 2020
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It’s no secret that Southerners love to whip out a pretty Bundt pan for stunning results, but the tube pan is the unsung hero of pound cake recipes everywhere. The two pans are often interchangeable, but if you don’t have a tube pan, these incredible recipes are going to convince you it’s time to add one to your kitchen collection. The hollow tube in the center of the pan conducts heat so even the densest cakes cook through. Unlike intricate Bundt pan designs, tube cake pans usually have straight sides, which makes them ideal for light and airy recipes like angel food cake. Whether you’re looking for a simple cake recipe like old-school pound cake or want to try something a little fancier like a new coffee cake, these recipes prove it’s time to dust of your tube pan.

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Recipe: Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Anytime we need to make a recipe more indulgent, creamy, and delicious, we turn to cream cheese. This pound cake recipe is proof that it always works.

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Caramel-Frosted Pound Cake

Caramel-Frosted Pound Cake
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Recipe: Caramel-Frosted Pound Cake

Of the few ways you can make a classic Southern pound cake better, homemade caramel frosting is at the top of the list.

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Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake

Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake
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Recipe: Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake

What good is an afternoon cup of coffee without a little something sweet to complement it?

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Coconut Pound Cake

Coconut Pound Cake
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Recipe: Coconut Pound Cake

Craving coconut cake but not in the mood to ice a layer cake? We’ve got the most delicious solution for you.

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Buttermilk Pound Cake

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Recipe: Buttermilk Pound Cake

For Southerners who always have buttermilk on hand, this tender recipe that uses it in the cake and custard sauce is a no-brainer.

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Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake

Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake
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Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake

A drizzle of Mexican chocolate sauce on top of this moist pound cake takes the presentation from good to great.

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Texas Pecan Cake

Texas Pecan Cake
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Recipe: Texas Pecan Cake

This recipe from the Lonestar state combines two old-school Southern desserts—pound cake and fruit cake.

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Key Lime Pound Cake

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Recipe: Key Lime Pound Cake

Craving a tropical getaway? A cool slice of this pound cake should do the trick.

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Auntie’s Apple Cake

Auntie’s Apple Cake
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Recipe: Auntie’s Apple Cake

A drizzle of brown sugar frosting that’s praline-esque takes this luscious fall cake over the edge of delicious.

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Sweet Potato Pound Cake

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Pound Cake

Fall’s favorite spud gets its chance on the dessert table with this seasonal pound cake recipe.

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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Recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Whether for book club, the new neighbors, or a weekend brunch, this is your new go-to coffee cake recipe.

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Old-Fashioned Pound Cake

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Recipe: Old-Fashioned Pound Cake

Southerners know an old-fashioned pound cake is best when finished off with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and fresh berries.

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Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze

Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze
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Recipe: Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze

Bright lemon and floral lavender make this centerpiece stunner perfect for spring parties.

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Almond-Coconut Mini Cakes

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Recipe: Almond-Coconut Mini Cakes

The best thing about mini desserts? No sharing required.

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Classic Chocolate Pound Cake

Chocolate Pound Cake
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Recipe: Classic Chocolate Pound Cake

If you have a chocolate lover in your family, this decadent cake should be your next baking project.

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Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
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Recipe: Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This pretty spring pound cake has a strawberry surprise when you cut into it.

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Angel Food Cake

Angel Food Cake
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Recipe: Angel Food Cake

Light and fluffy angel food cake is the ultimate cure for a drab day.

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Million Dollar Pound Cake

Million Dollar Pound Cake
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Recipe: Million Dollar Pound Cake

Seven ingredients in exchange for a pound cake that’s worth a million dollars? A total bargain.

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Orange Cake

Orange Cake Recipe
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Recipe: Orange Cake

Brighten up your table with this sunny citrus cake that can be made in your tube pan or Bundt pan.

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Yogurt Pound Cake with Pomegranate Syrup

Yogurt Pound Cake with Pomegranate Syrup
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Recipe: Yogurt Pound Cake with Pomegranate Syrup

Greek yogurt adds a hint of tang and makes for the richest texture in this pound cake recipe that’s ready for brunch with the girls.

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Sour Cream Pound Cake

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Recipe: Sour Cream Pound Cake

This pound cake has actually graced the cover of the June 2006 issue of Southern Living, so you know it’s tried-and-true.

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    1 of 21 Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    2 of 21 Caramel-Frosted Pound Cake
    3 of 21 Cranberry-Pecan Coffee Cake
    4 of 21 Coconut Pound Cake
    5 of 21 Buttermilk Pound Cake
    6 of 21 Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake
    7 of 21 Texas Pecan Cake
    8 of 21 Key Lime Pound Cake
    9 of 21 Auntie’s Apple Cake
    10 of 21 Sweet Potato Pound Cake
    11 of 21 Cinnamon Coffee Cake
    12 of 21 Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
    13 of 21 Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze
    14 of 21 Almond-Coconut Mini Cakes
    15 of 21 Classic Chocolate Pound Cake
    16 of 21 Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    17 of 21 Angel Food Cake
    18 of 21 Million Dollar Pound Cake
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    20 of 21 Yogurt Pound Cake with Pomegranate Syrup
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