2006-07-23 17:55:39 · 6 answers · asked by Dylan 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
The name actually comes from the fact that the original pound cakes were made with one pound of flour, eggs, butter, and sugar. It was a peasant recipe that was easy to remember for people who were largely illiterate.
It's origin is the early 1700's in Britain.
2006-07-23 18:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by Duckie68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the name comes from the original recipe that the measurements weighed a pound of butter, flour, eggs, etc...
2006-07-24 05:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by DodgerBlueFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They rip us off, they weigh it after they package it!
2006-07-24 02:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Maui No Ka Oi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a lb but it went on a diet ;)
2006-07-24 01:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by lachicadecafe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That way there isn't as many calories in it.
2006-07-24 00:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by happybidz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fotball
2006-07-24 03:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋