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Enter: the timeless appeal of cold oven pound cake. When it comes to pound cake, specifically, skipping the first step can ...

Note: You can double this recipe to make a 9x13 sheet cake or a round layer cake. This cake is very moist, so it really is important that the pans be well greased. And remember that it's a good idea ...

What You'll Need for the Cake: 2-quart oven-safe glass bowl, well greased muffin pan lined with cupcake papers, rubber spatula, knife (for adult use only), and a wire baking rack Bake as directed.