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Lord Baltimore cake

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Definition of Lord Baltimore cake

: a usually gold butter cake with a filling of macaroons, nuts, and cherries and a boiled frosting — compare lady baltimore cake

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History and Etymology for Lord Baltimore cake

probably after Lord Baltimore (George Calvert) †1632 English proprietor in America

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“Lord Baltimore cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lord%20Baltimore%20cake. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.

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