Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Red Velvet Pound Cake

3 reviews

This delicious red velvet pound cake is the perfect combination of flavors. Make sure the cake has cooled before icing it; for extra crunch sprinkle some roasted pecans on top. —Robin Smith, Old Fort, North Carolina

Butter Pound Cake

1 review

Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...


Brown Sugar Pound Cake

13 reviews

This tender pound cake is the first one I mastered. You'll want to eat the browned butter icing by the...


Grand Marnier Cranberry Pound Cake

3 reviews

This is a bit different than the usual pound cakes I've prepared. The combination of cranberries and orange liqueur is...


Pound Cake Ring

2 reviews

"I use half of the batter from this recipe to bake an old-fashioned-tasting pound cake sprinkled with powdered sugar," writes...

Cherry Pound Cake

9 reviews

Here's a rich classic pound cake with the pretty surprise of bright red cherries tucked inside and dotting the creamy...


No-Bake Chocolate Torte

1 review

Here's a delightful dessert that only looks as if you fussed all day. With its attractive appearance and wonderful taste,...

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Fresh Coconut Pound Cake

Coconut is one of my favorite flavors. I love to include it in a lot of my baking. This pound...


Red, White ‘n’ Blue Torte

3 reviews

My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this tempting torte early...


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Lemon Pound Cake

47 reviews

Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange...


Almond-Lemon Pound Cake

4 reviews

This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it’s still a...

Grilled Pound Cake with Berries

12 reviews

The toasty flavor of lightly grilled pound cake makes it the perfect accompaniment for summertime berries. Lemon-kissed whipping cream is...


Pecan Pound Cake

4 reviews

This pecan pound cake always turns out great. It's wonderful with a steaming cup of coffee on a chilly winter...


Whipped Cream Pound Cake

3 reviews

This Whipping Cream Pound Cake recipe never lasts long at family gatherings. Slices taste terrific whether served alone or topped...


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7UP Pound Cake

63 reviews

My grandmother gave me this 7UP pound cake recipe. On top of being delicious, this 7UP cake represents family tradition,...


Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

33 reviews

My mom has been making this chocolate chip cake recipe for 30 years. Topped with a chocolate glaze, it is...

Homemade Lemon Pound Cake

4 reviews

I take this cake when asked to bring dessert for potluck lunches. The ladies sometimes come to blows to see...


White Chocolate Pound Cake

4 reviews

I often bake this moist tube pan cake, drizzled with two types of chocolate glaze, for special occasions.—Kimberley Thompson, Fayetteville,...


Moist Cream Cheese Pound Cake

1 review

Warm a slice of this cream cheese pound cake in the microwave for about 25 seconds. Then serve it with...


Shamrock Cutout Pound Cake

18 reviews

My son Gabriel loves surprises inside cakes, like seeing a shamrock when this cake is sliced. Everyone wants to know...


German Butter Pound Cake

25 reviews

Cardamom and lemon zest mix with almond and vanilla flavors to add zip to a classic butter pound cake. —Kristine...


Glazed Spiced Rum Pound Cakes

3 reviews

My recipe makes two loaf-sized treats, perfect for sharing. The spiced rum flavor really comes through in both the cake...


Cranberry-Filled Orange Pound Cake

4 reviews

I made this for a holiday dinner with my family. Everyone loved the cran-orange flavor and the sweet glaze drizzled...


Million-Dollar Pound Cake

8 reviews

We've always included pound cake on our family menus. Through the years I've tried many recipes, and I can honestly...


Sparkling Cider Pound Cake

29 reviews

This pound cake is incredible and completely reminds me of fall with every bite. Using sparkling apple cider in the...

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Sweet Potato Pound Cake

15 reviews

Because we are from Texas, we naturally love sweet potatoes, but this sweet potato pound cake deserves to be a...


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Lemon-Blueberry Pound Cake

53 reviews

Pair a slice of this moist lemon-blueberry cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's a staple at our...


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Buttermilk Pound Cake

108 reviews

Now that I've retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk pound cake is the one I...


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Sour Cream Pound Cake

138 reviews

Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as...


Lemon Pound Cake Loaves

12 reviews

My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the...


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Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake

42 reviews

Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also...