Martha Bakes · Season 1, Episode 4

Pound Cake

February 21, 2011

Martha explores the pound cake tradition, tracing its origins to the old rule of a pound each of butter, flour, eggs, and sugar. She bakes a bright Meyer lemon version and a cream cheese variation that stays moist for days, explaining why the high-fat batter needs gentle folding.

Network: PBS / Hallmark Channel · Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, PBS Passport, Prime Video · 30 min

Recipes

  • Meyer Lemon Pound Cake
  • Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Topics

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Tags

Meyer lemon · baking · butter · cake · cheese · classic baking · cream cheese · dessert · eggs · lemon · loaf cake · pound cake

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