Our All-Time Favorite Pound Cake Recipes

Can't decide between chocolate or vanilla? Try baking our ultimate marble pound cake, which features a base layer of dark chocolate batter, a middle layer of milk chocolate batter, and finished with a simple yellow-vanilla mixture on top.

The ultra-luscious pantry staple brings an extra-dose of sweetness and moistness to an otherwise classic pound cake recipe. It's also the secret to the tart lime glaze on top.

Go bold with this intensely-hued pound cake that's made with two tablespoons of cocoa powder and red gel food coloring. Of course, it wouldn't be red velvet cake without a decadent cream cheese frosting.

A classic pound cake is perked up by a combination of lemon zest and lemon juice in this light and bright recipe. A cup of sour cream and six eggs make for an extra-rich bite and a homemade lemony simple syrup adds zest and moistness.

Take a trip to the tropics with this citrus pound cake made with the zest of six oranges. Once it finishes baking, brush with an orange simple syrup, then top with a generous glaze of orange icing.

In the heat of summer, why not grill slices of pound cake to impart it with toasted flavor? Serve alongside grilled fruit and a tangy yogurt-whipped cream for a warm-weather treat.

The secret to the light crumb in this pound cake is cake flour, which has a lower protein count than all-purpose flour. It's our go-to recipe when we want to make a strawberry shortcake-inspired ice cream sundae.

Enjoy the magic of a layer cake in this summer dessert recipe. You'll find a heavenly peach mousse studded with fresh sweet cherries in between slices of pound cake.

Our founder uses cream cheese in this simple pound cake recipe. The rest of the ingredients (think butter, flour, eggs, and vanilla extract) are as classic as they come.

Pound cake gets its name from a traditional recipe that includes a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. We upgraded the recipe with just 1/3 cup of sour cream, baking powder which acts as a leavener, and pure vanilla extract.

Warm and comforting, this pound cake tastes like home and feels like a hug. 

Here's our best basic pound cake recipe, and whether you prefer a light or a slightly more dense crumb, this recipe delivers. Try the variation for a lighter cake made with sour cream if that's your preference. 

This delicious dessert translates the flavors of a peanut butter cup to pound cake form. 

The delicate green color of this cake comes from ground pistachios in the batter. It's topped with an easy icing made with confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice—and more pistachios!

This rich make-ahead pound cake recipe calls for six eggs, eight ounces of cream cheese, three sticks of butter, and plenty of sugar.

A deep jammy swirl of puréed blackberry runs throughout this cake. Be sure to serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream. 

The walnuts in this cake caramelize when combined with brown sugar and heat. The result is a delectable nougat flavor to rejoice over.

Double the chocolate means double the deliciousness in this pound cake recipe. 

Think of this recipe as a dense, moist cake with chocolate in every bite. For even more flavor, it's served with a rich sauce made with Kahula.

Here's an irresistible twist on pound cake made with orange juice and zest and barley flour which gives this loaf a delicate crumb. And the glaze? It's a simple, delicious mix of confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and orange liqueur. 

A little maple syrup, along with toasted pecans, give this pound cake a nutty, almost caramel flavor.

Sour cream produces an extra tender pound cake and blueberries make for a wonderfully fruity bite. This recipe makes two loaves, which means twice the result for the same baking effort.

The classic fruit-spice combination works wonderfully in pound cake. The glaze is so simple to prepare: It's just confectioners' sugar and milk, but it's just the right touch to finish this loaf cake.