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Pound cake
Calories & nutrition facts
commercially prepared, other than all butter, enriched
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 389 kcal —
- Protein 5.2 g 10%
- Carbohydrate 52 g 19%
- Fat 18 g 23%
- Saturated fat 4.6 g 23%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sodium 400 mg 17%
- Cholesterol 58 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 35 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.14 mg 12%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.26 mg 20%
- Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.29 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 36 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0.14 µg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 64 mg 5%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 134 mg 11%
- Potassium 106 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.39 mg 4%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
- Selenium 6.8 µg 12%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 389 | 5.2 g | 52 g | 18 g |
| 1 × piece (1/10 of 10.6 oz cake) | 30 g | 117 | 1.6 g | 16 g | 5.4 g |
| 1 × piece (1/12 of 12 oz cake) | 28 g | 109 | 1.5 g | 14 g | 5 g |
| 1 × snack cake (2.5 oz) | 71 g | 276 | 3.7 g | 37 g | 13 g |
| 2 × piece (1/10 of 10.6 oz cake) | 60 g | 233 | 3.1 g | 31 g | 11 g |
| ½ × piece (1/10 of 10.6 oz cake) | 15 g | 58 | 0.8 g | 7.7 g | 2.7 g |
| 3 × piece (1/10 of 10.6 oz cake) | 90 g | 350 | 4.7 g | 46 g | 16 g |
| 4 × piece (1/10 of 10.6 oz cake) | 120 g | 467 | 6.2 g | 62 g | 22 g |
Similar foods
- Butter pound cakeprepacked434 kcal / 100 g
- Plain pound cakeno icing, industrially made356 kcal / 100 g
- Traditional butter pound cake440 kcal / 100 g
- Loaf cakeretail323 kcal / 100 g
- Sponge cakecommercially prepared290 kcal / 100 g
- Angel food cakecommercially prepared258 kcal / 100 g
- Fruitcakecommercially prepared324 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pound cake
Why is it called pound cake?
The traditional recipe used a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. Modern recipes often change those proportions and add baking powder, but the name stuck.
How do you stop pound cake being dry?
Cream softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then add the eggs gradually so the mixture does not split. Fold in the flour just until combined; overmixing can make the crumb tough.
How long does pound cake take to bake?
For a standard loaf, bake at 160°C for about 60–75 minutes. It is ready when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean; if the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
How should you store pound cake?
Once completely cool, wrap it or keep it in an airtight container at room temperature; it should stay moist for about 3–4 days. Refrigeration can make the crumb firm and dry.
Can you freeze pound cake?
Yes. Wrap the whole cake or individual slices tightly, then freeze for up to about 3 months. Thaw wrapped at room temperature so condensation forms on the wrapping rather than the cake.
What goes well with pound cake?
Serve slices with fresh berries and whipped cream, or toast them lightly and top with butter or jam. Its dense crumb also holds up well under macerated fruit and juices.
How big is a typical slice of pound cake, and how much energy does it provide?
A small slice is about 30 g and provides 117 kcal. Pound cake is rich in fat, including 4.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174940 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
