Trivia of the Day – November 1 Revised

Which 2 ingredients were NOT included in the original Pound Cake recipe?

Fall Swirl Cake
  1. Eggs
  2. Flour
  3. Baking Power
  4. Milk
  5. Butter
  6. Sugar
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Answer: 3 and 4
The original Pound Cake was made with 4 ingredients, Eggs, Flour, Butter, and Sugar.  The ratio was 1 pound of each and therefore the name “pound cake.”

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