seed cake
Definition
Noun: 1. A sweet cake flavored with seeds: A type of cake, typically dense and sweet, that is flavored with aromatic seeds such as sesame or caraway, and often includes lemon for additional flavor.
Usage
- As a countable noun: Refers to an individual cake or a portion of this specific baked good.
- She baked a delicious seed cake for the afternoon tea.
- Would you like a slice of seed cake?
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Culinary Context: Seed cake is often associated with traditional British and European baking. It is mentioned in classic literature and was a common teatime treat.
- In the novel, the characters were served seed cake and tea in the parlor.
Variants and Related Words
- Seedcake: An alternative, single-word spelling for "seed cake".
- Caraway cake: A more specific term if caraway is the primary seed used.
- Loaf cake: A general term for a cake baked in a loaf pan, which is the typical form for a seed cake.
Synonyms
- Spiced cake (when seeds like caraway are considered a spice)
- Tea cake (in a general sense, as it is often served with tea)
Related Phrases
- A piece of seed cake: The most common way to refer to a serving.
- He always enjoys a piece of seed cake with his coffee.
Noun
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a sweet cake flavored with sesame or caraway seeds and lemon
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