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pound cake

/ˈpaʊnd ˌkeɪk/

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/ˈpaʊnd ˌkeɪk/B1informalculinary
  • ruПлотный, насыщенный кекс, традиционно приготовленный из фунта муки, масла, яиц и сахара. Часто выпекается в форме для хлеба или кольцевой форме и может быть ароматизирован ванилью, лимоном или другими экстрактами.

A dense, rich cake traditionally made with a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. It is often baked in a loaf or bundt pan and can be flavored with vanilla, lemon, or other extracts.

  1. Classic dessert cakeA2formal

    A dense, rich cake traditionally made with a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar.

    ruКлассический десертный кекс

    • She baked a delicious pound cake for the family gathering.
    • The pound cake was perfectly moist and buttery.
    • He served the pound cake with fresh strawberries and cream.