25 Scrumptious Poundcake Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings
It’s no news that I loooove a good pound cake, and I feel that National Pound Cake Day was simply made for the likes of me! Mark your calendars, because March 4th is the day to celebrate this delightful dessert in all its glory. Rich, indulgent, and a comforting treat after a long day, a good pound cake always brings smiles to my family at the dinner table or makes for a lovely afternoon snack.
My favorite pound cakes are the ones smothered in fruit jams, but I’ve been exploring other options as well to truly honor National Pound Cake Day. This blog post is for mamas like me who love pound cakes but would like to have a different one each time. Read on, mama!
Lemon and Citrus Pound Cakes
Citrusy flavors in soft, creamy cake base? Sign me up! These lemony, citrus-flavored pound cakes brings freshness right to your table, without being too tart or heavy.
- Lemon Pound Cake: Yellow Bliss Road
- Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake: Cheenee Today
Bright and lemony, this cake’s truly hard to resist.
- Lemon Poppy Pound Cakes: Sheri Silver
The poppy seeds adds a contrast to the fresh lemon flavor.
- Starbucks Lemon Loaf Copycat: Melanie Cooks
Want the Starbucks version for a fraction of the price? Go ahead and make this recipe.
- Orange Pound Cake with Glaze: Foodess
Simple orange glaze makes this recipe extra special.
Fruit-Flavored Pound Cakes
My personal favorite is pound cakes with fruits in season. There’s something about cake and fruit that makes me remember good old sunny afternoons. Try these recipes and invoke good memories this National Pound Cake Day!
- Peach Pound Cake: Butter and Baggage
Buttery cake and juicy peaches marry well in this sweet and rich version.
- Peach Cobbler Pound Cake: The Happier Homemaker
Want a poundcake and a peach cobbler? Why not have both in one dessert? Make this recipe that will surely delight everyone.
- Strawberry Crunch Pound Cake: The Fresh Cooky
Strawberries are often paired with cream; the crunchy crumbled topping comes as a surprise, but it works!
- Mini Pound Cakes with Strawberry Glaze: Kitchen Divas
These single-serve mini pound cakes make sure everyone gets a piece but as flavorful as a slice from a big cake.
- Blueberry Pound Cake: Foodess
Rich and buttery with a hint of tartness, this blueberry pound cake is a delight to have for dessert or a snack.
- Cranberry Orange Pound Cake: I Heart Eating
Cranberries and orange make for a juicy hint for this pound cake.
Chocolate Pound Cakes
For chocolate lovers, these chocolate pound cake recipes will surely satisfy your sweet tooth but taste different each time! Celebrate National Pound Cake Day with a chocolatey twist.
- Chocolate Chip Pound Cake: Kitchen Divas
Sink your teeth into this classic Chocolate Chip Pound Cake! With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and bursts of rich chocolate in every bite, it’s a timeless treat that will have you savoring every crumb.
- Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Pound Cake: Chef Savvy
A little tangy, with semi-sweet chocolate chips, this recipe will be a mainstay in your dessert choices.
- Decadent Chocolate Pound Cake: Small Town Woman
Brace yourself for the chocolatiest pound cake recipe you’ll ever come across.
- Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake: Bake with Jamie
The sour cream makes this rich cake tender and moist, complimenting the rich chocolate flavor.
Classic and Traditional Pound Cakes
If you like the traditional pound cake, without much fuss but with the classic flavor from your childhood, then these recipes are for you.
- Traditional Pound Cake: You Bake It
- Best Buttery Pound Cake: Chew Out Loud
- Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Pound Cake: Moms Who Save
- Vanilla Pound Cake: The Soccer Mom Blog
Nut-Based and Spiced Pound Cakes
Nutty and spicy, these decadent cakes will warm your heart! Best paired with a cup of coffee, they’re the perfect winter treat, and a cozy way to celebrate National Pound Cake Day.
- Butter Pecan Pound Cake: Maria’s Mixing Bowl
A smooth cream cheese topping with toasted pecans makes this treat worth waiting for!
- Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake: Chew Out Loud
Nothing spells indulgence more that a brown sugar caramel atop your poundcake
Unique and Creative Pound Cakes
Let your flair for the unusual show up in the pound cakes that you make. Take these recipes and make pound cakes that are beyond ordinary for a truly unique National Pound Cake Day experience.
- 7UP Pound Cake: XoxoBella
7Up in a poundcake? Get ready for a fluffier poundcake with this recipe.
- Sour Cream Pound Cake: Chef Savvy
The sour cream in this recipe enhances the buttery flavor for a classic poundcake.
- Cream Cheese Pound Cake: Small Town Woman
Cream cheese makes this pound cake extra rich for a special treat-or a “just-because” dessert.
- Red Velvet Pound Cake: Bake with Jamie
Chocolate and buttermilk makes this recipe a winner.
There you have it! 25 poundcake recipes that will make celebrating National Poundcake Day a blast! There will always be a recipe for everyone, whether you prefer things traditional or like a little more fruit and spice. Let me know which ones you have made (or will make) in the comment section!
Xoxo,
Lyndsey
