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Pound cake

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Meanings of Pound cake

Verb

  • To hit something with great force, like when you pound dough to make it smooth.

Noun

  • A type of cake that is very thick and made with butter, eggs, flour, and sugar. It is called 'pound cake' because the original recipe used one pound of each ingredient.
  • A sweet dessert that is often served at parties or special occasions.

Explanation of the word: Pound cake

Pound cake is a yummy dessert that is soft and sweet. It is made with four main ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. The name comes from the old recipe where you would use one pound of each ingredient!

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Translations for the word: Pound cake

hindi
पाउंड केक

pound cake

मीठा केक

meetha cake

पाउंड केक

pound cake

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Pound cake

What does 'pound cake' mean?
Pound cake is a type of cake that is made with a pound of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. It's usually very rich and delicious!
How do you pronounce 'pound cake'?
You say 'pound cake' like this: 'pound' rhymes with 'found' and 'cake' sounds like 'bake'.
What is the origin of the word 'pound cake'?
The name 'pound cake' comes from the original recipe that used one pound of each main ingredient: butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
What is the meaning of 'pound cake' in Kannada?
The word 'pound cake' in Kannada is 'ಪೌಂಡ್ ಕೇಕ್' (Pauṇḍ kēk).