Pound Cake Day

National Pound Cake Day is celebrated on the March 4 of every year. The pound cake refers to the type of cake which traditionally made with the pound of four ingredients: butter, eggs, flour and sugar. The tradition pound cake will look much larger than the most families consume, and the quantity can be changed to meet the size of the cake. As long as the ratio is preserved, the resulting cake will be similar to the traditional recipe.Cakes that are made with a ratio of 1:1:1:1 of butter, eggs, flour and sugar is called a pound cake. On National Pound Cake Day, cake lovers around the world can celebrate this hearty treat with your family members and friends.

“I could be hit by a Sara Lee truck tomorrow. Which is not a bad way of going: ‘Richard Simmons Found in a Freeway in Pound Cake and Fudge, With a Smile on His Face.’ Let’s face it. We don’t know anything.” – Richard Simmons

History of National Pound Cake Day

The exact origin and the founder of National Pound Cake Day are still unknown. The name for the pound cake comes from the 18th century when the original recipe seems to call for the pounds weight of each of the ingredients. There are several variations available on the pound cake, and each has their distinctive styles. It includes the addition of several flavouring agents like vanilla extract, almond extract and dried fruit (currants or dried cranberries).

The baking soda or baking powder may be incorporated to induce leavening during baking, resulting in a less dense pound cake. The cooking oil may be substituted for butter to produce moister “Cake.” “Sour Cream Pound Cake” is very popular in the United States of America and it involves the substitution of sour cream for butter. Some of the variations of pound cake may vary in texture and flavour. National Pound Cake Day is a day to try your favorite pound cake recipe.

How to Celebrate National Pound Cake Day

Celebrate National Pound Cake Day by visiting the nearby bakery and enjoy your favourite pound cake flavour with your friends or family members. As the making of pound cake is very easy, you can try your hand at cooking one up on that day. Post images and share your thoughts on social media about National Pound Cake Day by using the hashtag #PoundCakeDay.