From Fine Cooking Magazine

My updated version of the traditional "pound of butter, pound of sugar, pound of eggs, pound of flour" recipe produces a pound cake that's soft and moist, yet still has the classic's buttery flavor and springy texture. The recipe is easily altered for the season. The three variations below are perfect for winter. In summer, I like to add fresh blueberries to the batter, and in fall, I stir in chopped cranberries.

Butter Pound Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Vary the flavors in this easy-to-make basic cake pound cake recipe, sampling the Lemon Poppyseed or Orange Rosemary versions given with the basic version.

Sour Cream Pound Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This super-rich and buttery dessert is a treat for birthdays or Christmas. The cream cheese and almond glaze is the icing on the cake.

Almond Pound Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This cake can go plain or fancy. Set up a whole cake at the neighborhood potluck and let guests cut their own wedges. For tea time, arrange thin slices on a decorative tray.

Cream Cheese-Poppy Seed Pound Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This checkerboard loaf cake recipe calls for two pound cake mixes, raspberry jam, purchased marzipan, and fresh raspberries and mint leaves. Make the centerpiece dessert to serve at a luncheon or tea party.

Battenberg Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Ideal for summer entertaining, this easy dessert recipe makes 10 to 12 servings.

Blueberry Pound Cake

From Betty Crocker

Southern-style sweet potato pound cake gets a jumpstart from a convenience mix.

Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Pound Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

A dollop of almond-scented whipped cream and a sprinkling of toasted almonds make the perfect topping for slices of this deliciously dark chocolate cake.

Chocolate Pound Cake

From Family Circle

These darling cakes are made from a pound cake mix and glazed with melted canned frosting, allowing you more time to spend on the marzipan decorations and chocolate hearts.

Valentine Cakes

From Taste of the South

Sour-Cream Pound Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Richer and more colorful than typical pumpkin cakes, more flavorful than pound cakes, and lighter than fruitcakes, this Thanksgiving or Christmas recipe will become a seasonal favorite.

Pumpkin Pound Cake

From Taste of the South

German-Chocolate Pound Cake

From Midwest Living

This rich, moist cake with its crispy, sugar-browned crust is delicious warm from the oven.

Old-Fashioned Pound Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Pretty enough for a party, pound cake and colorful fresh fruit, are delicious and decorative. To save time, make the mascarpone topping ahead.

Pound Cake with Mascarpone Topper

From Ladies' Home Journal

Layer two pound cakes with fresh berries and whipped cream to make enough dessert for a party of 12.

Lemon Pound Cake Layered With Fresh Berries and Vanilla Whipped Cream

From Better Homes and Gardens

A delicious lavender sugar icing is drizzled over the top and sides of this easy dessert.

Garden Lavender Pound Cake

From Betty Crocker

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Make two loaf cakes with one step-saving pound cake recipe.

Honey-Walnut Pound Cakes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Languish in culinary paradise. Add finely chopped mango to a pound cake recipe, then drizzle the cake with mango glaze and serve with mango slices.

Glazed Mango Pound Cake

From The Food Channel

Bright strawberries and blueberries come together with Grand Marnier Cream to layer up with pound cake, creating an easy and elegant dessert worthy of being the centerpiece at any gathering.

Grand Marnier Berry Trifle

From Ladies' Home Journal

Pound cake brushed with port is layered with a berry filling, vanilla custard, and chopped chocolate to make these festive desserts.

Christmas Berry Trifle

From Better Homes and Gardens

Pick your flavor for this dessert. For an adult version, try apricot brandy or raspberry liqueur in the cake batter.

Apricot Cakes for Two

From Food & Wine

These buttery individual pound cakes get their intense citrus flavor from a double glazing of lemon syrup.

Lemon-Glazed Mini Pound Cakes

From Betty Crocker

Shredded zucchini in the batter and a luscious lemon glaze keeps every bite of this pound cake moist and tender.

Lemon-Zucchini Pound Cake

From Family Circle

Thyme is a member of the mint family, and just like mint, it's delicious when added to baked goods. Here it adds it distinctive flavor to both the lemon pound cake and glaze.

Lemon-Thyme Pound Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

A pound cake mix and canned pumpkin make this festive dessert recipe easy to prepare.

Pumpkin Cakes