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What Is The Distinction Between Butter Cake And Pound Cake?
BY NIKKI MUNOZ
Butter cake and pound cake are similar but not identical. They have similar ingredients, but their different cooking processes make pound cake denser and butter cake lighter.
To keep butter cake light, you need to be exact when measuring out the baking powder and baking soda. The use of buttermilk gives the cake its exquisite moistness.
Another key detail is to mix in the dry ingredients in sections, alternating with buttermilk additions. These small steps protect the butter cake’s signature airy texture.
For pound cake, meanwhile, avoid using too many egg whites, which would ruin the cake’s thick composition. If the recipe calls for baking powder, use only trace amounts.
The secret sauce with pound cake is the large quantity of egg yolks, which give the desert a unique custard-like quality.
Whichever you choose, the beauty of both cakes is that they impart a delicious, buttery taste while being simple enough for anyone to bake at home.