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How do pound cakes differ from shortened cakes? What are some recipes for both?
Thank you for that recipe. Can you also suggest a recipe for a shortened cake?
Sure! Here's a simple recipe for a basic white cake: 

Ingredients:
- 2 cups cake flour 
- 1 tsp baking powder 
- 1/2 tsp baking soda 
- 1/2 tsp salt 
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature 
- 1/2 cup whole milk 
- 1/2 cup sour cream 
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Grease two 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating between the two.
8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes come out clean.
10. Remove from oven and let cakes cool in pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Frost the cake with your favorite frosting or serve as is.