Why is Pound Cake Called Pound Cake?

Pound cake got its name because the cake was originally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour.

Have you ever stopped to wonder why a pound cake is called a pound cake?  Hint: it's not because the cake weighs a pound. In fact, a traditional pound cake would actually weigh more than four pounds!
And it's not called "pound cake" because it will make you put on extra pounds. Although that is likely true. 

Why is Pound Cake Called Pound Cake?

I love the simplicity of a classic pound cak...