Why is my pound cake cracked on top?
This is perfectly normal, so don't stress! Pound cakes are super dense in texture, so the outside of the cake cooks first. The middle then bakes and rises causing it to push the top of the cake apart. I personally quite like the cracked top appearance, but if you are a perfectionist, you can bake the cake in a tube pan. This will make the cake less thick and cook more evenly.