Loaf Cakes are tall rectangular cakes baked in a loaf pan. They are denser cakes made with basic ingredients. Regular Cakes can be baked in about any shaped pan. They can also be made with a variety of different ingredients and flavors. Pound Cakes are also baked in a loaf pan. What makes pound cake unique is that it is made with one pound each of flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Pound cakes tend to have a butter rich flavor and dense texture.