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The sugar-free pastries were not touched, but my sponge cake was devoured.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
But a traditional creamy trifle will feature layers of bananas, a vanilla pudding or custard, Nilla wafers (daring heretics might use sponge cake) and then whipped cream or even a meringue.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Henry Ford Health Sometimes the best desserts are the simple ones — like a moist sponge cake with sweet, seasonal berries.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2024
For Ling Yeow, the food that connects her most to her mum lies in the humble sponge cake.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 26 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1805, in the meaning defined above
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“Sponge cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sponge%20cake. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
sponge cake
noun
: a light cake made without shortening
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