seedcake

Thân thiện

A baker places a freshly baked seedcake on the counter.

Definition

Noun: 1. A sweet cake flavored with sesame or caraway seeds and lemon: A type of dense, sweet cake or bread that is traditionally flavored with aromatic seeds, most commonly caraway seeds, and often includes lemon zest or other flavorings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For afternoon tea, she served slices of traditional seedcake.
  • The recipe for this seedcake calls for a tablespoon of caraway seeds.
  • He prefers seedcake to other, sweeter desserts.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Context: Seedcake is often associated with traditional British and Irish baking and was a common treat for celebrations or with tea in earlier centuries. It is mentioned in classic literature, such as in Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" and Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Variants and Related Words

• Seed bread (n): A savory bread that contains various seeds, distinct from the sweet, cake-like .
• Caraway cake (n): A less common but descriptive synonym for .

Synonyms

• Spice cake: A general term for cakes flavored with spices, which could include seed-based cakes.
• Loaf cake: Describes the shape and form, though not the specific flavor.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a sweet cake flavored with sesame or caraway seeds and lemon

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