devil's food
Definition
- Noun:
- A very dark, rich, and moist chocolate cake: "devil's food" refers to a type of cake that is characteristically dark brown to almost black in color, with a tender, moist crumb and a deep chocolate flavor, often contrasted with the lighter "angel food cake."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- For my birthday, I requested a classic devil's food cake with chocolate frosting.
- The bakery is famous for its dense and fudgy devil's food.
- Which do you prefer, angel food or devil's food cake?
Advanced Usage
- "devil's food cake": The full, most common term for this dessert.
- The recipe for a perfect devil's food cake often includes cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
Variants and Related Words
- Devil's food cake (n): The standard compound term.
- Chocolate cake (n): A broader category that includes devil's food.
- Angel food cake (n): A light, airy, white sponge cake, often presented as a contrast to devil's food.
Synonyms
- Dark chocolate cake: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the color and flavor.
- Fudge cake: A synonym highlighting a dense, fudgy texture similar to some devil's food cakes.
Related Phrases
- As rich as devil's food cake: An informal comparison to describe something very indulgent or decadent.
- That dessert was as rich as devil's food cake.
Noun
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very dark chocolate cake
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