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Swans Down 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake

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Swan's Down 1234 pound cake on a sheet tray with a sice on a plate. The slice of cake is topped with raspberries and...
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

This moist pound cake is the most requested Swans Down recipe of all time. Whether it's your first time trying it or a perennial favorite, the fork-tender cake is unforgettable.

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