sponge cake

noun

: a light cake made without shortening

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By comparison, other popular cake varieties at the time, such as sponge cake or pound cake, have denser textures and a more structured crumb. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 Made of sponge cake to resemble an actual Yule log, this delectable dessert is similar to a Swiss roll on the inside to resemble the rings of a tree. Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024 Indulge in a lemon soufflé or a coffee mascarpone sponge cake. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024 Desserts, such as the pistachio sponge cake, are especially scrumptious. Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sponge cake 

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Dec. 2024.

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sponge cake

noun
: a light cake made without shortening
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