sponge cake

noun

: a light cake made without shortening

Examples of sponge cake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See all Example Sentences for sponge cake 

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Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sponge cake was in 1805

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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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