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 …—
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This sheet cake is made with a moist vanilla and almond batter before being frosted with a salted buttercream.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
This strawberry-speckled sheet cake never disappoints, no matter the celebration.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
This strawberry-speckled sheet cake never disappoints, no matter the celebration.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for sheet cake
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“Sheet cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheet%20cake. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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