What is "poundcake"

Poundcake \Pound"cake`\, n. A kind of rich, sweet cake; -- so called from the ingredients being used by pounds, or in equal quantities.

n. (alternative form of pound cake English)

"Poundcake" is a Van Halen song and the opening track on their 1991 album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. "Poundcake" was the first song to be released as a single from the album making #1 on U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and #74 in the UK Singles Chart.