coffeecake

Thân thiện

A slice of coffeecake sits on a small plate next to a steaming mug.

Definition

Noun: A type of cake or sweet, often dense, bread that is typically served with coffee. It is usually not frosted but may contain spices, fruits, nuts, or a crumb topping.

Usage

Coffeecake is a countable noun. It refers to a specific baked good intended as a snack or dessert, often enjoyed during a coffee break. - She baked a delicious coffeecake with cinnamon streusel for the morning meeting. - Would you like a slice of coffeecake with your coffee?

Advanced Usage

• As a general concept: The term can refer to the category of such cakes.
  • I prefer coffeecake to doughnuts for my afternoon treat.

Variants and Related Words

• Coffee cake: A common alternative spelling, written as two words.
• Tea cake: A similar concept, but typically served with tea.

Synonyms

• Kuchen: A German term for a similar type of cake.
• Quick bread: A broader category that includes many coffeecakes, as they are often leavened with baking powder or soda rather than yeast.

Idioms and Phrases

No specific idioms are commonly formed with the word "coffeecake". It is used literally to describe the food item.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a cake or sweet bread usually served with coffee

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coffee cake