sponge cake

noun

Definition of sponge cake

: a light cake made without shortening

Examples of sponge cake in a Sentence

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That would include the Boston cream pie, as well as the simpler Washington pie, a split sponge cake with jam in the middle and powdered sugar on top that, in later years, was often filled with cream. — Gabriella Gershenson, WSJ, "Is Boston Cream Pie the World’s Most Delicious...Cake?," 9 Nov. 2018 Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi is to True's right, while on her left, Kim Kardashian's daughter Chicago West makes a grab for the prettiest sponge cake. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Khloé's 'Cousin Cupcake Party' Unites the Kardashian-Jenner Babies for Their First Group Photo," 13 Oct. 2018 The cake features elderflower syrup made at the Queen’s residence in Sandringham, as well as a light sponge cake, Amalfi lemon curd filling and elderflower buttercream. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, "Royal wedding 2018: Canapes, cake are on the menu for Harry and Meghan's reception," 19 May 2018 Note: Italian savoiardi ladyfingers are crisp and are often longer than the soft sponge cake--like variety. — Woman's Day, "Lime and Berry Loaf Cake," 1 Feb. 2012 Need a golden sponge cake and creamy filling fix quick? — Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "Snack time excuse: This is Hostess Twinkie Day," 6 Apr. 2018 Vellante says that his version is creamier, using Bavarian cream and sponge cake, topped with chocolate ganache. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Has Boston cream pie been manipulated beyond recognition? It’s a question with many layers.," 21 May 2018 To assemble: Place eight of the sponge cakes in a pan. — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, "With a little Southern hospitality and new recipes, this Bardstown Road spot keeps evolving," 10 Apr. 2018 Hennessey made a winning coffee sponge cake with cherry and lemon curd and took home $10,000 and serious bragging rights. — BostonGlobe.com, "Spoiler alert: This New England chef made the cut on ‘Chopped’," 29 May 2018

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