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Homemade Pound Cake Recipes

December 09, 2011
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In for a penny, in for a pound cake, so the saying should go. Pound cake is a true Southern dessert, with family recipes shared for generations. What makes a pound cake so fantastic is the range of add-ins, frostings, glazes, and sauces that make these cakes so mouthwatering. So grab a Bundt pan and try the recipes for a Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake, or an Amaretto-Almond Pound Cake. If you prefer a simple loaf pan, bake the delicious Lemon-Coconut Pound Cake Loaf. For a true taste of New Orleans, enjoy our recipes for the Praline Bundt Cake–a pound cake that also freezes and travels well, and the Buttered Rum Pound Cake with Bananas Foster Sauce. However you want to slice it, these pound cake recipes will make dessert simply sweet. 
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Praline Bundt Cake

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Recipe: Praline Bundt Cake

A crown of Sugared Pecans adds a deliciously nutty crunch to this five-star cake. It freezes beautifully, feeds a houseful of guests, and travels remarkably well. Just don’t expect to bring back any leftovers.

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Key Lime Pound Cake

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Recipe: Key Lime Pound Cake

One bite of this airy pound cake and you can almost feel the waves of the Florida Keys.

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Buttered Rum Pound Cake with Bananas Foster Sauce

Recipe: Buttered Rum Pound Cake with Bananas Foster Sauce

Who says pound cakes are boring? This buttery pound cake is topped with a Buttered Rum Glaze and an amazing Bananas Foster Sauce.

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Lemon Coconut Pound Cake

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Recipe: Lemon-Coconut Pound Cake

This pound cake recipe starts from scratch and is as good as it looks. Pair it with a sparkling wine, like a Prosecco, to complete your dessert.

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Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Recipe: Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Strawberry glaze is the secret to this cake’s colorful swirl. Serve with a side of lightly sugared sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

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Key Lime Pound Cake

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Recipe: Key Lime Pound Cake

We've all tasted Key lime pie, but a Key Lime Pound Cake? Why not! The lime zest adds a nice tartness to any pie or cake.

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Amaretto-Almond Pound Cake

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Recipe: Amaretto-Almond Pound Cake

Perfect with your afternoon tea, the Amaretto-Almond Pound Cake is soaked in a hot amaretto glaze, giving it a delicious flavor.

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Lemon Curd Pound Cake

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Recipe: Lemon Curd Pound Cake

Wait to prepare the Lemon Curd Glaze until the cake comes out of the oven so it will still be warm when spread over the cake.

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Cream Cheese-Coconut-Pecan Pound Cake

Recipe: Cream Cheese-Coconut-Pecan Pound Cake

As if a cream cheese pound cake was not rich enough, this one goes over the top with the addition of shredded coconut and chopped pecans. And don’t forget the sugar glaze that’s drizzled over the top.

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Chocolate Velvet "Pound" Cake

Recipe: Chocolate Velvet "Pound" Cake

A smooth and creamy chocolate velvet cake batter also makes a perfect pound cake! Garnish with powdered sugar and fresh mint leaves.

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Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

A real treat to eat, this rich chocolate bundt cake will be a favorite at any gathering.

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Orange-Pecan-Spice Pound Cake

Recipe: Orange-Pecan-Spice Pound Cake

A sweet Orange Syrup and chopped pecans form a crisp coating on top of this citrus pound cake.

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Honey-Apple Cake

Recipe: Honey-Apple Cake

This pound cake is full of apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pecans and topped with a delicious Honey Sauce.

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Ginger Pound Cake

Recipe: Ginger Pound Cake

Classic pound cake gets a makeover with the addition of crystallized ginger. Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a refreshing dessert.

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Million Dollar Pound Cake

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Recipe: Million Dollar Pound Cake

Just seven ingredients—and all of them common pantry staples—are all you need for this classic homemade pound cake recipe. Top your pound cake with ice cream or seasonal fruits for a tasty combination.

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