There are a few ways to tell when a pound cake is ready to be taken out of the oven:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eCheck the color:u003c/strongu003e The top of the pound cake should be golden brown in color. If it is still pale, it needs more time to bake.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eCheck the edges:u003c/strongu003e The edges of the pound cake should start to pull away from the sides of the pan slightly. This is a sign that the cake is fully baked.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eUse a toothpick:u003c/strongu003e Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean with no wet batter sticking to it, the cake is ready. If it comes out with batter on it, the cake needs more time to bake.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eUse a cake tester:u003c/strongu003e A cake tester is a long, thin metal rod that you can insert into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eKeep in mind that baking times can vary depending on the recipe and the oven, so it's important to check the cake regularly towards the end of the baking time to avoid over or under-baking.