Shortcake
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shortcake is a noun meaning A dessert made with such a cake, typically having layers of cream and fruit.
Meaning
A dessert made with such a cake, typically having layers of cream and fruit.
More Meanings
- (UK) Synonym of shortbread
- A sweet cake or biscuit (crumbly leavened bread) typically made with flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes eggs, and leavened with baking powder or baking soda.
Word Forms
- shortcakes
Synonyms for shortcake
Depending on context, synonyms include shortbread.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include strawberry, cake, spongecake, battercake, cakelette, brownie.
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