sponge cake
"Sponge cake" is a versatile and airy dessert that originated in the Renaissance, often used in layered cakes and various sweet recipes.
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Definition
A2Culinary
(general)A light, airy cake made primarily with flour, sugar, and eggs, typically without added fat.
Example
- She baked a sponge cake for the birthday party.
B1Culinary
(general)A sweet dessert known for its soft, porous texture, achieved by beating air into the batter.
Example
- The sponge cake absorbed the flavors of the fruit filling perfectly.
Similar
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