Marble cakes are as classic as hot fudge sundaes. They remind me of cute, energetic elderly folk chatting over tea and cake–even though I never see this, I’m sure they’re out there. It’s wholesome and ...

To prepare the marbled pound cake with caramel and nuts, start with the batter: in a bowl, use electric beaters to work the softened butter at room temperature, adding the lemon zest and sugar (1). It ...