Article: Sour Cream Adds Richness To `Plain Jane' Pound Cake

Despite its simple looks, there's nothing plain about pound cake. It's made with the richest ingredients - butter, eggs and, in the examples that follow, sour cream - blended into a fine-crumb cake. It's not low in calories or fat, but it's so satisfying that a small slice will do.

There are two keys to excellent results. First, beat the butter (never margarine) and sugar until light. The mixture shouldn't feel grainy when rubbed between two fingers. Second, use cake flour, not all-purpose flour.

Here are two delicious examples of sour cream pound cake sent in response to a reader request.

I hope this is the sour cream pound cake recipe Jacki Mack is looking for. SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE

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