sheet cake

noun

plural sheet cakes
: a large, one-layer, usually frosted cake
had cookies and chocolate sheet cake at the office party
Warmed by all the island hospitality, I baked a sheet cake for yet another feast …Sally Whitbeck

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The celebration took a fun twist when the DJ’s crew rolled out a white sheet cake decorated with his name in blue and pink letters. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 July 2025 From weddings to birthdays and everything in between, long cakes— typically slender sheet cakes that span anywhere from two to six feet or more — are fast becoming the go-to for trend-forward hosts looking to blend drama with functionality. Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 This includes spoonfuls of mayonnaise, bushels of croissants, and trays of sheet cakes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 July 2025 For many of us, a Southern-style cookout wouldn't be complete without a sheet cake. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sheet cake

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sheet cake was in 1862

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“Sheet cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheet%20cake. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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