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Cake

UK /["/keɪk/"]/US /["/keɪk/"]/

Definition

a sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, butter, sugar, etc. that is baked in an oven. Cakes are made in various shapes and sizes and are often decorated, for example with cream or icing.

In simple words: A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients.

Examples

  • I love to eat cake on my birthday.
  • She baked a delicious chocolate cake for the party.
  • The cake was too sweet for my taste.
  • He served the cake with ice cream.
  • They celebrated with a big cake at the wedding.
  • The cake is rising beautifully in the oven.
  • She had a slice of cake after dinner.
  • I made a fruit cake for the holiday.

Usage notes

Used in various contexts, such as celebrations and desserts. Generally neutral and appropriate in most informal and formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'cake' as a 'kitchen celebration'—there’s always a cake at birthdays!

Collocations

  • home-made
  • moist
  • rich
  • piece
  • slice
  • eat
  • have
  • bake
  • crumbs
  • recipe
  • mix

Synonyms

  • dessert
  • pastry
  • torte
  • gateau

Antonyms

  • sour
  • bitter

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'cake' with 'cookie', which is typically smaller and not layered.
  • Using 'cakey' as an adjective instead of 'cake-like' in formal writing.
  • Assuming all desserts are cakes, when there are many other types.