sponge cake

noun

: a light cake made without shortening

Examples of sponge cake in a Sentence

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Impress Mom with this cake roll made with a delicate sponge cake, fluffy cream filling, and rich chocolate ganache. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Indulge in this decadent dessert, featuring a caramel custard mousse sandwiched between two layers of sponge cake and a caramel glaze on top. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 Instead of a dreary fruit basket, our welcome treat was a whole fluffy sponge cake and a bowl of strawberries. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026 For a sweet delight, choose from the Matcha Mad Hatter sponge cake with apricot jam and yuzu buttercream, a Tea Party Tart or a Flamingo Croquet Choux. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sponge cake

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 14 May. 2026.

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sponge cake

noun
: a light cake made without shortening
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