SPONGE CAKE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase sponge cake. (close relations)
Definition of SPONGE CAKE
cake
Best Alternative Words for SPONGE CAKE
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cake | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) • small flat mass of chopped or ground food • baked goods made from or based on a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat verb • form a coat over | ||||||||
confection | nounn | |||||||
noun • a food rich in sugar • the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components verb • make into a confection | ||||||||
delicacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance • something considered choice to eat • refined taste; tact • slenderness • lack of physical strength • subtly skillful handling of a situation • lightness in movement or manner | ||||||||
dessert | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a dish served as the last course of a meal | ||||||||
gateau | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various rich and elaborate cakes | ||||||||
pastry | nounn | |||||||
noun • a dough of flour and water and shortening • any of various baked foods made of dough or batter | ||||||||
sweet | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar • (used of wines) having a high residual sugar content • not containing or composed of salt water noun • a dish served as the last course of a meal • English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912) • a food rich in sugar • the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth • the property of tasting as if it contains sugar adverb • in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly') adjective satellite • having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub • pleasing to the ear • pleasing to the senses • pleasing to the mind or feeling • having a natural fragrance • not soured or preserved • with sweetening added | ||||||||
treat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something considered choice to eat • an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight verb • interact in a certain way • subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition • provide treatment for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • provide with a gift or entertainment • provide with choice or abundant food or drink • engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement • regard or consider in a specific way |