297964 Thu Jul 29 16:05:09 -0700 2004 1 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1646156 Why does a pound cake have to be baked in a loaf or bundt pan? I'd like to use the recipe to make a round layer cake instead - Is that possible? Any suggestions? Thu Jul 29 16:05:09 -0700 2004 0 flour girl 1 1646168 Yes, a pound cake can be baked in a round pan. Butter cakes, however, tend to be dry, and baking them deep (in a loaf or Bundt pan) rather than shallow (in a round or square pan) tends to help them retain some moistness in the center, I suspect. Thu Jul 29 17:50:47 -0700 2004 1646156 0 Karl S.