Where did the Pound Cake get its name?

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It originated sometime in the first half of the 18th century and is so named because the original recipe consisted of one pound each of butter, sugar, flour and eggs. Aug 13 02, 11:33 AM

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barcoder says: Poundcake (Pound'cake') n. A kind of rich, sweet {cake;} so called from the ingredients being used by pounds, or in equal quantities. http://www.bootlegbooks.com/Reference/Webster/data/1190.html Mon Aug 12 17:22:24 CDT 2002 (Delete Entry) (Reposted to fix characters - McG) Aug 28 02, 6:12 PM

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