Have you ever wondered what sets pound cake apart from any other? The answer actually lies within the name itself. The original recipe was made using one pound of each of the primary ingredients — ...

A British creation of the early 1700s, pound cake obtained its name from the original ingredient list: a pound each of sugar, eggs, flour, and, of course, butter. (In a time when most people were ...

Let’s start with the ricotta filling: It’s light, airy, and cheesecake-esque. It also helps balance out the richness of the ...