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Pound Cake Ratio — Equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, flour by weight

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1 part butter (by weight)

1 part sugar

Overview

The pound cake ratio is 1:1:1:1 (Equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, flour by weight). The original pound cake used 1 pound of each ingredient — hence the name. Master ratio guide for baking from memory.

Key Details

  • 1 part butter (by weight)
  • 1 part sugar
  • 1 part eggs (about 4 large)
  • 1 part flour
  • No leavener needed — eggs provide all the lift

Why This Matters

  • Knowing the pound cake ratio lets you bake without a recipe
  • Baker's ratios are the foundation of all baking — scale up or down easily
  • Understanding ratios helps troubleshoot texture and flavor issues
  • Pound Cake is one of the most commonly searched baking formulas

How To

  1. 1Pound Cake ratio: 1:1:1:1 (Equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, flour by weight)
  2. 2Standard batch: 1 lb each for a full-size cake
  3. 3The original pound cake used 1 pound of each ingredient — hence the name
  4. 4Weigh ingredients for the most consistent results
  5. 5Adjust ratio slightly based on humidity and altitude

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Frequently Asked Questions

The pound cake ratio is 1:1:1:1: Equal parts butter, sugar, eggs, flour by weight. The original pound cake used 1 pound of each ingredient — hence the name