Lord Baltimore cake

noun

: a usually gold butter cake with a filling of macaroons, nuts, and cherries and a boiled frosting compare lady baltimore cake

Word History

Etymology

probably after Lord Baltimore (George Calvert) †1632 English proprietor in America

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