What is National Pound Cake Day?

National Pound Cake Day honors one of the dessert world's most versatile cakes on March 4th. Bakers and cake lovers alike celebrate each year. Enjoy a piece (or two) of this delectable treat.

The traditional recipe for pound cake makes a cake much larger than most families can handle because it calls for a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. Hence the name Pound Cake.

Sour cream pound cake is a popular alternative to the traditional pound cake recipe in the United States. Vanilla or almond flavoring or dried fruit are among the other variations that can be used.